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WWDP+ improves wellness outcomes for midlife women with type 2 diabetes

Última actualización 11 de julio de 2026

Key finding

Diabetes distress decreased by 1.52 points (p < 0.001).

The Women’s Wellness with Type 2 Diabetes Programme (WWDP+) was found to be acceptable and feasible for midlife women, demonstrating significant improvements in various health outcomes.

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EvidenceScore™

Moderate

Study type

RCTs

Follow-up

Medium-Term (3–12 mo)

Risk of bias

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Study focus

The Women’s Wellness with Type 2 Diabetes Programme (WWDP+) was found to be acceptable and feasible for midlife women, demonstrating significant improvements in various health outcomes.

Clinical relevance

These findings are significant as they suggest that structured behavioral-lifestyle interventions like WWDP+ can enhance the quality of life for midlife women with type 2 diabetes. By addressing both diabetes management and menopausal symptoms, the program could lead to better overall health outcomes and empower women to take control of their health.

Keep in mind

Non-randomized design limits causal inference Sample size and demographics may affect generalizability Self-reported measures could introduce bias

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Deniz B, Maria D, Iliatha PN, Rosie W, Jackie S, Aqeel MA. The Women’s Wellness with Type 2 Diabetes Programme (WWDP+) is Acceptable and Feasible for Midlife Women. PLOS One. 2026;21(3):e0345517. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0345517

Efectos Principales

Diabetes distress decreased by 1.52 points (p < 0.001)

Self-reported HbA1c decreased by 13 mmol/mol (p < 0.02)

Menopausal symptoms declined by 13 points on the Greene scale (p < 0.001)

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Evidence Context

This study contributes evidence to Intensive lifestyle intervention for type 2 diabetes remission and BMI, Diabetes Distress Scale score, Diabetes management self-efficacy, and 5 more.

Primary intervention

Intensive lifestyle intervention for type 2 diabetes remission

Primary outcomes

  • BMI
  • Diabetes Distress Scale score
  • Diabetes management self-efficacy

Evidence relationships

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Evidence pairs
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Relationships
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Evidence topics
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Moderate contributionModerate confidenceNetwork score: 72

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Related topics

8

Evidence pairs

802

Related studies

High relevance in at least one topic

Why it is useful

  • Contributes to 8 evidence relationships
  • Includes primary outcome data
  • Linked to 3 direct semantic evidence topics

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Contributes evidence

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Evidencia principal

Relación de evidencia

Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs and Body Mass Index

Evidencia relacionada

Relación de evidencia

Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs and HbA1c

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Relación de evidencia

Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs and Diabetes Management Self-Efficacy

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Core evidence

Study findings

The primary outcomes reported in this study.

BMI

Intensive lifestyle intervention for type 2 diabetes remission → BMI

Intensive lifestyle intervention for type 2 diabetes remission → BMI

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
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Diabetes Distress Scale score

Intensive lifestyle intervention for type 2 diabetes remission → Diabetes Distress Scale score

Intensive lifestyle intervention for type 2 diabetes remission → Diabetes Distress Scale score

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
Add to Evidence Tracker

Diabetes management self-efficacy

Intensive lifestyle intervention for type 2 diabetes remission → Diabetes management self-efficacy

Intensive lifestyle intervention for type 2 diabetes remission → Diabetes management self-efficacy

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
Add to Evidence Tracker

General Health Management Improvement

Intensive lifestyle intervention for type 2 diabetes remission → General Health Management Improvement

Intensive lifestyle intervention for type 2 diabetes remission → General Health Management Improvement

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
Add to Evidence Tracker

HbA1c

Intensive lifestyle intervention for type 2 diabetes remission → HbA1c

Intensive lifestyle intervention for type 2 diabetes remission → HbA1c

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Strong
Score 79 · Based on 3 studies
ImpactScore™
83
Positive
ConsistencyScore™
67
generally_consistent
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 3 estudios
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Increased confidence in making dietary choices

Intensive lifestyle intervention for type 2 diabetes remission → Increased confidence in making dietary choices

Intensive lifestyle intervention for type 2 diabetes remission → Increased confidence in making dietary choices

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
Add to Evidence Tracker

Menopausal symptoms decline

Intensive lifestyle intervention for type 2 diabetes remission → Menopausal symptoms decline

Intensive lifestyle intervention for type 2 diabetes remission → Menopausal symptoms decline

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
Add to Evidence Tracker

Sleep quality

Intensive lifestyle intervention for type 2 diabetes remission → Sleep quality

Intensive lifestyle intervention for type 2 diabetes remission → Sleep quality

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
Add to Evidence Tracker

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evidence suggest

La Evidencia Sugiere

  • Diabetes distress decreased significantly by 1.52 points.
  • Self-reported HbA1c levels dropped by 13 mmol/mol.
  • Menopausal symptoms reduced by 13 points on the Greene scale.
who this applies

A quién se aplica

  • Midlife women aged 45-65
  • Women diagnosed with type 2 diabetes
keep in mind

Tener en Cuenta

  • Results may not apply to younger women or those without diabetes.
  • Findings are based on self-reported data, which may not be fully accurate.
  • The non-randomized design limits the ability to establish causality.
between the lines

Entre Líneas

  • Non-randomized design limits causal inference
  • Sample size and demographics may affect generalizability
  • Self-reported measures could introduce bias

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Relationships organized using the Dediabetes Evidence Intelligence™ framework.

This study contributes to evidence on Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs and HbA1c, Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs and Body Mass Index.

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Questions answered by this study

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Does Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs affect body mass index?

Strong Evidence

Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs may improve Body Mass Index.

ConsistencyScore™: Results are generally consistent across studies.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    BMI

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on 15 supporting studies with generally consistent results and a positive effect signal.

Limitations

  • Population details are unavailable.
15 supporting studiesUpdated: Aug 2026

Does Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs improve HbA1c?

Strong Evidence

Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs may improve HbA1c.

ConsistencyScore™: Results are generally consistent across studies.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    HbA1c

    EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 79.0 | moderate positive | ConsistencyScore™ Generally Consistent | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on 41 supporting studies with generally consistent results and a positive effect signal.

Limitations

  • Population details are unavailable.
41 supporting studiesUpdated: Aug 2026

Does Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs improve diabetes management self-efficacy?

Strong Evidence

Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs appears to improve Diabetes Management Self-Efficacy.

ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Diabetes management self-efficacy

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on 19 supporting studies with consistent results and a positive effect signal.

Limitations

  • Population details are unavailable.
19 supporting studiesUpdated: Aug 2026

Does Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs improve quality of life outcomes?

Strong Evidence

Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs may improve Quality of Life Outcomes.

ConsistencyScore™: Results are generally consistent across studies.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Sleep quality

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on 13 supporting studies with generally consistent results and a positive effect signal.

Limitations

  • Population details are unavailable.
13 supporting studiesUpdated: Aug 2026
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