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Dietary Fiber Intake in Diabetes App Users Shows Need for Improvement

Last updated August 22, 2026

Key finding

The average fiber intake was 17.1 g/day.

This study analyzed dietary fiber intake among users of a diabetes self-management app, finding an average intake of 17.1 g/day.

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EvidenceScore™

Moderate

Study type

RCTs

Follow-up

Long-Term (1–5 y)

Risk of bias

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Study focus

This study analyzed dietary fiber intake among users of a diabetes self-management app, finding an average intake of 17.1 g/day.

Clinical relevance

Understanding dietary fiber intake is crucial for individuals with diabetes, as it plays a significant role in managing blood sugar levels and overall health. The findings from this study can help healthcare providers identify dietary gaps and encourage higher fiber consumption among patients, potentially improving diabetes management outcomes.

Keep in mind

Effectiveness of the intervention remains unclear. Lack of statistical significance in reported outcomes. Limited generalizability due to specific population characteristics.

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Journal Reference

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Wei TS, Kayo W, Ryohei N, et al. Dietary Fiber Intake Among Users of a Diabetes Self-Management App: A Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Controlled Trial. JMIR Formative Research. 2025;9:e69340. doi:10.2196/69340

Main Effects

Average dietary fiber intake was 17.1 g/day.

Average fiber intake during breakfast was 4.4 g.

Average fiber intake during lunch was 5.8 g.

Average fiber intake during dinner was 6.7 g.

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Evidence Context

This study contributes evidence to DialBetesPlus mobile health intervention and Fiber density during breakfast, Fiber density during dinner, Fiber density measured during lunch, and 2 more.

Primary intervention

DialBetesPlus mobile health intervention

Primary outcomes

  • Fiber density during breakfast
  • Fiber density during dinner
  • Fiber density measured during lunch

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Moderate contributionModerate confidenceNetwork score: 54

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Why it is useful

  • Contributes to 5 evidence relationships
  • Includes primary outcome data
  • Linked to 0 direct semantic evidence topics

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Study findings

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Fiber density during breakfast

DialBetesPlus mobile health intervention → Fiber density during breakfast

DialBetesPlus mobile health intervention → Fiber density during breakfast

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
50
Neutral
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
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Fiber density during dinner

DialBetesPlus mobile health intervention → Fiber density during dinner

DialBetesPlus mobile health intervention → Fiber density during dinner

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
50
Neutral
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence Tracker

Fiber density measured during lunch

DialBetesPlus mobile health intervention → Fiber density measured during lunch

DialBetesPlus mobile health intervention → Fiber density measured during lunch

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
50
Neutral
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence Tracker

Fiber density measured during snacks

DialBetesPlus mobile health intervention → Fiber density measured during snacks

DialBetesPlus mobile health intervention → Fiber density measured during snacks

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
50
Neutral
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence Tracker

Fiber intake

DialBetesPlus mobile health intervention → Fiber intake

DialBetesPlus mobile health intervention → Fiber intake

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
50
Neutral
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence Tracker

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evidence suggest

Evidence Suggest

  • Average fiber intake was 17.1 g/day, indicating potential dietary gaps.
  • Fiber intake during breakfast averaged 4.4 g, which is relatively low.
  • Fiber density during meals varied, with dinner having 10.2 g/1000 kcal.
who this applies

Who this applies to

  • Adults managing diabetes using mHealth applications.
  • Individuals seeking to improve dietary fiber intake.
keep in mind

Keep in Mind

  • Results may not be generalizable to non-app users.
  • The study did not establish clear effectiveness of the intervention.
  • Further research is needed to explore dietary patterns in diverse populations.
between the lines

Between the Lines

  • Effectiveness of the intervention remains unclear.
  • Lack of statistical significance in reported outcomes.
  • Limited generalizability due to specific population characteristics.

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This study contributes to evidence on DialBetesPlus mobile health intervention and Fiber density during breakfast, DialBetesPlus mobile health intervention and Fiber density during dinner.

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Does DialBetesPlus mobile health intervention improve fiber density during breakfast?

Emerging Evidence

Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of DialBetesPlus mobile health intervention for fiber density during breakfast.

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

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Fiber density during breakfast

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | neutral | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study

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

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
1 supporting study

Does DialBetesPlus mobile health intervention improve fiber density during dinner?

Emerging Evidence

Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of DialBetesPlus mobile health intervention for fiber density during dinner.

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

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Fiber density during dinner

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | neutral | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study

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

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
1 supporting study

Does DialBetesPlus mobile health intervention improve fiber density measured during lunch?

Emerging Evidence

Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of DialBetesPlus mobile health intervention for fiber density measured during lunch.

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

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Fiber density measured during lunch

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | neutral | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study

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

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
1 supporting study

Does DialBetesPlus mobile health intervention improve fiber density measured during snacks?

Emerging Evidence

Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of DialBetesPlus mobile health intervention for fiber density measured during snacks.

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

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Fiber density measured during snacks

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | neutral | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study

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

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
1 supporting study
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