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Culture-Specific Program Improves Blood Sugar and Pressure in Diabetics

Last updated July 18, 2026

Key finding

HbA1c decreased from 8.65 ± 1.10 to 7.95 ± 1.35 in the intervention group.

This study evaluated a culture-specific behavior modification program for adults with diabetes and hypertension, finding significant reductions in HbA1c and blood pressure.

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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

This study evaluated a culture-specific behavior modification program for adults with diabetes and hypertension, finding significant reductions in HbA1c and blood pressure.

Clinical relevance

These findings are clinically significant as they suggest that culturally tailored interventions can effectively improve health outcomes in populations with diabetes and hypertension. By addressing behavioral aspects specific to cultural contexts, healthcare providers may enhance patient adherence and overall management of these chronic conditions.

Keep in mind

Effectiveness of the intervention remains unclear due to limited evidence pairs. Results may not be generalizable to all populations with diabetes and hypertension. Sample size and demographic details were not specified.

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Patcharee N, Sureeporn T, Ratsiri T. Effect of a Culture-Specific Behavior Modification Program on Glycated Hemoglobin and Blood Pressure Among Adults with Diabetes and Hypertension. International Journal of Nursing Sciences. 2025;12(4):328-334. doi:10.1016/j.ijnss.2025.06.013

Main Effects

HbA1c decreased from 8.65% to 7.95%, p=0.049

Systolic blood pressure decreased from 135.03 mmHg to 122.65 mmHg, p=0.034

Diastolic blood pressure decreased from 82.84 mmHg to 79.57 mmHg, p=0.012

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Evidence Context

This study contributes evidence to Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes and Diastolic blood pressure, HbA1c, Proportion achieving HbA1c <7.0%, and 3 more.

Primary intervention

Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes

Primary outcomes

  • Diastolic blood pressure
  • HbA1c
  • Proportion achieving HbA1c <7.0%

Evidence relationships

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Evidence pairs
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Relationships
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Moderate contributionModerate confidenceNetwork score: 63

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Related topics

6

Evidence pairs

299

Related studies

High relevance in at least one topic

Why it is useful

  • Contributes to 6 evidence relationships
  • Includes primary outcome data
  • Linked to 1 direct semantic evidence topic

Topic contributions

Evidence topic

Contributes evidence

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Primary evidence

Evidence topic

HbA1c Reduction

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Core evidence

Study findings

The primary outcomes reported in this study.

Diastolic blood pressure

Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes → Diastolic blood pressure

Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes → Diastolic blood pressure

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Moderate
Score 69 · Based on 2 studies
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
ConsistencyScore™
100
consistent
Supporting studies: Based on 2 studies
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HbA1c

Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes → HbA1c

Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes → HbA1c

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
83
Strong
ImpactScore™
85
Very Positive
ConsistencyScore™
86
consistent
Supporting studies: Based on 7 studies
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Proportion achieving HbA1c <7.0%

Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes → Proportion achieving HbA1c <7.0%

Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes → Proportion achieving HbA1c <7.0%

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
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Proportion maintaining diastolic blood pressure < 80 mmHg

Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes → Proportion maintaining diastolic blood pressure < 80 mmHg

Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes → Proportion maintaining diastolic blood pressure < 80 mmHg

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
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Proportion of participants maintaining systolic blood pressure < 130 mmHg

Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes → Proportion of participants maintaining systolic blood pressure < 130 mmHg

Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes → Proportion of participants maintaining systolic blood pressure < 130 mmHg

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence Tracker

Systolic blood pressure

Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes → Systolic blood pressure

Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes → Systolic blood pressure

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
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evidence suggest

Evidence Suggest

  • 23.1% of participants maintained HbA1c < 7.0%.
  • 69.2% maintained systolic BP < 130 mmHg.
  • 53.8% maintained diastolic BP < 80 mmHg.
who this applies

Who this applies to

  • Adults diagnosed with diabetes and hypertension.
  • Individuals seeking culturally tailored health interventions.
keep in mind

Keep in Mind

  • The study's findings are based on a specific cultural context.
  • Further research is needed to confirm long-term effectiveness.
  • The sample size and characteristics may limit broader applicability.
between the lines

Between the Lines

  • Effectiveness of the intervention remains unclear due to limited evidence pairs.
  • Results may not be generalizable to all populations with diabetes and hypertension.
  • Sample size and demographic details were not specified.

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Relationships organized using the Dediabetes Evidence Intelligence™ framework.

This study contributes to evidence on Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes and HbA1c, Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes and Blood Pressure.

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Does Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes improve HbA1c?

Strong Evidence

Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes appears to improve HbA1c.

ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    HbA1c

    EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 83.2 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
  • Population details are unavailable.
1 supporting studyUpdated: Jul 2026

Does Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes improve diastolic blood pressure?

Moderate Evidence

Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes appears to improve Diastolic blood pressure.

ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Diastolic blood pressure

    EvidenceScore™ Moderate | EvidenceScore™ 69.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
  • Population details are unavailable.
1 supporting studyUpdated: Jul 2026

Does Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes improve proportion achieving hba1c <7.0%?

Emerging Evidence

Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes appears to improve Proportion achieving HbA1c <7.0%.

ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Proportion achieving HbA1c <7.0%

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

Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
  • Consistency cannot yet be determined.
  • Population details are unavailable.
1 supporting studyUpdated: Jul 2026

Does Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes improve proportion maintaining diastolic blood pressure < 80 mmhg?

Emerging Evidence

Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes appears to improve Proportion maintaining diastolic blood pressure < 80 mmHg.

ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Proportion maintaining diastolic blood pressure < 80 mmHg

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

Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
  • Consistency cannot yet be determined.
  • Population details are unavailable.
1 supporting studyUpdated: Jul 2026
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