Key finding
DiabeText group showed significant improvements in EQ-5D-5L scores (Cohen's d = 0.18).
The DiabeText study evaluated a mobile health intervention for diabetes self-management, finding significant improvements in quality of life and self-efficacy but no changes in HbA1c levels.
Evidence strength
Moderate confidence
Study type
RCTs
Follow-up
Long-Term (1–5 y)
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Population
Young Adult (19–39), Middle Aged (40-64), Male, Female, Asia-Pacific (APAC), with T2 Diabetes
Intervention
DiabeText
Study type
RCTs
Follow-up
Long-Term (1–5 y)
Primary outcome
HbA1c
Comparator
Usual care
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Study focus
The DiabeText study evaluated a mobile health intervention for diabetes self-management, finding significant improvements in quality of life and self-efficacy but no changes in HbA1c levels.
Improving health-related quality of life and self-efficacy can empower individuals with diabetes to manage their condition better, potentially leading to long-term benefits even if immediate clinical outcomes like HbA1c do not show significant changes.
No significant changes in HbA1c levels were observed. The study may have limited generalizability due to specific population characteristics. Potential unmeasured confounders could affect the results.
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Rocío Z, María AF, María JS, et al. DiabeText: A Mobile Health Intervention for Diabetes Self-Management. The British Journal of General Practice. 2025;75(756):e457-e465. doi:10.3399/BJGP.2024.0206
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DiabeText group showed significant improvements in health-related quality of life (Cohen's d = 0.18).
DiabeText group demonstrated significant improvements in diabetes self-efficacy (Cohen's d = 0.35).
DiabeText group reported better medication adherence (odds ratio = 1.4; 95% CI = 1.0 to 1.9).
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This study contributes evidence to DiabeText and Adherence to Mediterranean diet measured using MEDAS-14, Diabetes management self-efficacy, HbA1c, and 4 more.
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DiabeText
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The primary outcomes reported in this study.
DiabeText → Adherence to Mediterranean diet measured using MEDAS-14
DiabeText → Adherence to Mediterranean diet measured using MEDAS-14
Evidence profile
DiabeText → Diabetes management self-efficacy
DiabeText → Diabetes management self-efficacy
Evidence profile
DiabeText → HbA1c
DiabeText → HbA1c
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DiabeText → Health-related quality of life
DiabeText → Health-related quality of life
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DiabeText → Medication possession ratio at 12 months
DiabeText → Medication possession ratio at 12 months
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DiabeText → Physical activity level (MET-minutes per week)
DiabeText → Physical activity level (MET-minutes per week)
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DiabeText → Self-reported medication adherence at 12 months
DiabeText → Self-reported medication adherence at 12 months
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This study contributes to evidence on DiabeText and Quality of Life Outcomes, DiabeText and Diabetes Management Self-Efficacy.
This study contributes to the evidence on the following intervention-outcome relationships.
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All studies measuring Diabetes Management Self-Efficacy
Measures Diabetes Management Self-Efficacy as a key outcome.
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Contributes to DiabeText evidence base.
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Measures Quality of Life Outcomes as a key outcome.
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DiabeText appears to improve Diabetes management self-efficacy.
ConsensusScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
Diabetes management self-efficacy
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 54.2 | strong positive | ConsensusScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
DiabeText appears to improve Health-related quality of life.
ConsensusScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
Health-related quality of life
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 54.2 | strong positive | ConsensusScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
DiabeText appears to improve Self-reported medication adherence at 12 months.
ConsensusScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
Self-reported medication adherence at 12 months
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 54.2 | strong positive | ConsensusScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of DiabeText for Adherence to Mediterranean diet measured using MEDAS-14.
ConsensusScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
Adherence to Mediterranean diet measured using MEDAS-14
EvidenceScore™ Limited | EvidenceScore™ 36.6 | neutral | ConsensusScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
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