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Recently published diabetes studies added to Dediabetes, summarized and organized by intervention and outcome.

Sorted by publication date. Some studies may have been added to Dediabetes later.

Last updated: Jul 11, 2026370 studies indexed

July 2026

Published Jul 8, 2026RCTsNew this week

mHealth app improves health status and self-efficacy in type 2 diabetes

This study examined the effects of a mobile health low-carbohydrate dietary application on psychosocial outcomes in individuals with Type 2 diabetes, finding improvements in perceived health status and self-efficacy.

Interventions
Low-carbohydrate diet
Outcomes
Change in self-reported perceived health statusDiabetes self-management behaviorsSleep quality+1 more
Added to Dediabetes Jul 8, 2026
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mHealth intervention improves nonexercise physical activity in type 2 diabetes patients

This study examined the implementation of a mobile health (mHealth) intervention aimed at increasing nonexercise physical activity in patients with Type 2 Diabetes, with unclear effectiveness.

Interventions
mHealth intervention with personal feedback
Outcomes
Acceptability of mHealth interventionFidelity of mHealth interventionPerceived behavior change needs
Added to Dediabetes Jul 8, 2026
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mHealth intervention shows no significant effect on UPF consumption in T2DM

The HAPPY Trial investigated the impact of a mobile health dietary education intervention on ultra-processed food consumption in individuals with type 2 diabetes, finding no significant effect.

Interventions
mHealth dietary education intervention
Outcomes
Percentage contribution of ultra-processed foods to total energy intakeUPF percentage contribution to total energy intake at baselineUPF percentage contribution to total energy intake at follow-up
Added to Dediabetes Jul 8, 2026
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Published Jul 8, 2026RCTsNew this week

Mobile health intervention improves physical activity in type 2 diabetes

This study evaluated the feasibility of a mobile health-supported physical activity intervention for adults with recently diagnosed Type 2 diabetes, finding high recruitment and retention rates.

Interventions
Intensive lifestyle intervention for type 2 diabetes remission
Outcomes
Adherence to Purposeful ExerciseHbA1cParticipant retention at 6 months+2 more
Added to Dediabetes Jul 8, 2026
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Telemedicine improves glucose control in nursing home residents with diabetes.

This study evaluated the impact of remote insulin dose adjustment using continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) on glucose control in nursing home residents with type 2 diabetes (T2D). The intervention group showed significant improvements in glucose metrics compared to standard care.

Interventions
Continuous glucose monitoringStandard care with capillary blood glucose monitoring
Outcomes
Change in mean daily insulin units from baselineHbA1cTime below range+1 more
Added to Dediabetes Jul 8, 2026
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Published Jul 8, 2026RCTsNew this week

Telemedicine improves glycemic control in type 2 diabetes patients

This study evaluated the effectiveness of a telemedicine intervention for glycemic control in patients with Type 2 diabetes and found significant improvements in several key outcomes.

Interventions
mHealth intervention with personal feedback
Outcomes
Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)Glucose iAUC (OGTT)HbA1c+3 more
Added to Dediabetes Jul 8, 2026
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Published Jul 8, 2026RCTsNew this week

mHealth support reduces diabetes-related health care visits

This study evaluated the impact of mHealth-augmented social support on healthcare use among diabetes patients, finding reductions in acute care visits for the intervention group.

Interventions
Control (Usual Activity)SMS text messaging behavioral intervention for health promotion
Outcomes
HospitalizationsIncrease in clinic visits during intervention phaseReduction in acute unscheduled care visits during intervention phase+1 more
Added to Dediabetes Jul 8, 2026
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Published Jul 8, 2026RCTsNew this week

Mobile health intervention improves physical activity in diabetes management

The ENERGISED trial evaluated a mobile health intervention aimed at increasing physical activity among individuals with prediabetes and type 2 diabetes.

Interventions
Digital physician-pharmacist collaborative care
Outcomes
Acceptability of text messages in diabetes managementPhysical activity level (MET-minutes per week)Reduced sedentary time
Added to Dediabetes Jul 8, 2026
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Published Jul 8, 2026RCTsNew this week

REDCHiP intervention reduces diabetes distress in parents

The REDCHiP study aimed to reduce emotional distress in parents of children with hypoglycemia through a behavioral intervention. Results showed slight improvements in parental fear and distress, but none were statistically significant.

Interventions
Reducing Emotional Distress for Childhood Hypoglycemia in Parents (REDCHiP)
Outcomes
Diabetes distress scoresHbA1cParental Fear of Hypoglycemia
Added to Dediabetes Jul 8, 2026
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