Evidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Moderate
- Score 69 · Based on 2 studies
- ImpactScore™
- 75
- Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- 35
- mixed
Supporting studies: Based on 2 studies
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Digital intervention improves glycemic control in type 2 diabetes patients
Last updated July 8, 2026
Key finding
HbA1c decreased by 3.7% in the intervention group.
This study evaluated the efficacy of a digital educational intervention for patients with Type 2 diabetes, finding significant improvements in various health metrics.
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EvidenceScore™
Moderate
Study type
RCTs
Follow-up
Long-Term (1–5 y)
Risk of bias
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Plain-language summary
What this paper says
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Study focus
This study evaluated the efficacy of a digital educational intervention for patients with Type 2 diabetes, finding significant improvements in various health metrics.
Clinical relevance
These findings are clinically significant as they suggest that digital health interventions can effectively support diabetes management, potentially leading to better patient outcomes and reduced healthcare costs. As diabetes prevalence continues to rise, integrating such tools into standard care may enhance patient engagement and adherence to treatment.
Keep in mind
The study may have limited generalizability due to its multicenter design. Potential biases in self-reported outcomes were not addressed. Long-term effects of the intervention were not evaluated.
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Journal Reference
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Andrew C, Abdul NA, Gwanpyo K, et al. Efficacy of a Digital Educational Intervention for Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: A Multicenter Randomized Study. Journal of Medical Internet Research. 2025;27:e60758. doi:10.2196/60758
Main Effects
HbA1c decreased by 3.7% in the intervention group (p=0.006).
Body weight decreased by 8.7 kg in the intervention group (p=0.002).
BMI decreased by 3.0 kg/m² in the intervention group (p=0.006).
Evidence network
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Evidence Context
This study contributes evidence to Digital-based lifestyle intervention, Usual care and BMI, Body weight, Change in EsDQOL satisfaction score, and 3 more.
This study contributes evidence to
Primary intervention
Digital-based lifestyle intervention
Primary outcomes
- BMI
- Body weight
- Change in EsDQOL satisfaction score
Evidence topics
Primary intervention
Primary outcomes
Evidence relationships
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Evidence pairs
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Relationships
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Editorial context
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Evidence network role
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Moderate contributionModerate confidenceNetwork score: 72
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Evidence pairs
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High relevance in at least one topic
Why it is useful
- Contributes to 10 evidence relationships
- Includes primary outcome data
- Linked to 3 direct semantic evidence topics
Topic contributions
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Primary evidence
Evidence relationship
Digital Lifestyle Interventions and Body Mass Index
Related evidence
Evidence relationship
Digital Lifestyle Interventions and Body Weight
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Evidence relationship
Digital Lifestyle Interventions and HbA1c
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Core evidence
Study findings
The primary outcomes reported in this study.
Body weight
Digital-based lifestyle intervention → Body weight
Digital-based lifestyle intervention → Body weight
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 TrackerChange in EsDQOL satisfaction score
Digital-based lifestyle intervention → Change in EsDQOL satisfaction score
Digital-based lifestyle intervention → Change in EsDQOL satisfaction score
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 TrackerDiabetes knowledge
Digital-based lifestyle intervention → Diabetes knowledge
Digital-based lifestyle intervention → Diabetes knowledge
Evidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Moderate
- Score 69 · Based on 2 studies
- ImpactScore™
- 75
- Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- 35
- mixed
Supporting studies: Based on 2 studies
Add to Evidence TrackerFasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)
Digital-based lifestyle intervention → Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)
Digital-based lifestyle intervention → Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)
Evidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Moderate
- Score 69 · Based on 2 studies
- ImpactScore™
- 75
- Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- 35
- mixed
Supporting studies: Based on 2 studies
Add to Evidence TrackerEvidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Moderate
- Score 69 · Based on 2 studies
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- 100
- consistent
Supporting studies: Based on 2 studies
Add to Evidence TrackerEvidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Moderate
- Score 69 · Based on 2 studies
- ImpactScore™
- 50
- Neutral
- ConsistencyScore™
- 100
- consistent
Supporting studies: Based on 2 studies
Add to Evidence TrackerEvidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Strong
- Score 79 · Based on 3 studies
- ImpactScore™
- 50
- Neutral
- ConsistencyScore™
- 100
- consistent
Supporting studies: Based on 3 studies
Add to Evidence TrackerEvidence 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 TrackerFasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)
Usual care → Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)
Usual care → Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)
Evidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Strong
- Score 79 · Based on 4 studies
- ImpactScore™
- 50
- Neutral
- ConsistencyScore™
- 100
- consistent
Supporting studies: Based on 4 studies
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Evidence Suggest
- HbA1c levels decreased significantly by 3.7% with the digital intervention.
- Participants lost an average of 8.7 kg in body weight.
- Fasting plasma glucose levels decreased by 122.6 mg/dL.
Who this applies to
- Adults diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes.
- Patients seeking digital health solutions for diabetes management.
Keep in Mind
- Results may not apply to all demographics due to specific inclusion criteria.
- The study focused on short-term outcomes; long-term benefits are unknown.
- Further research is needed to confirm findings across diverse populations.
Between the Lines
- The study may have limited generalizability due to its multicenter design.
- Potential biases in self-reported outcomes were not addressed.
- Long-term effects of the intervention were not evaluated.
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Connected Evidence
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Relationships organized using the Dediabetes Evidence Intelligence™ framework.
This study contributes to evidence on Usual care and HbA1c, Usual care and Fasting Glucose.
Related evidence relationships
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Behavioral & Lifestyle
Usual care → HbA1c
Behavioral & Lifestyle
Evidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- 86
- Strong
- ImpactScore™
- 59
- Slightly Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- 90
- consistent
Supporting studies: Based on 11 studies
View evidenceBehavioral & Lifestyle
Usual care → Fasting Glucose
Behavioral & Lifestyle
Evidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Strong
- Score 79 · Based on 4 studies
- ImpactScore™
- 50
- Neutral
- ConsistencyScore™
- 100
- consistent
Supporting studies: Based on 4 studies
View evidenceBehavioral & Lifestyle
Usual care → Body Weight
Behavioral & Lifestyle
Evidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Strong
- Score 79 · Based on 3 studies
- ImpactScore™
- 50
- Neutral
- ConsistencyScore™
- 100
- consistent
Supporting studies: Based on 3 studies
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Curated evidence collections and hubs this study is part of.
HbA1c Evidence Hub
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11 studies
outcome_hubMeasures HbA1c as a key outcome.
Usual care Evidence Hub
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11 studies
intervention_hubContributes to Usual care evidence base.
Fasting Glucose Evidence Hub
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4 studies
outcome_hubMeasures Fasting Glucose as a key outcome.
Body Weight Evidence Hub
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3 studies
outcome_hubMeasures Body Weight as a key outcome.
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Outcome: Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)
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Questions answered by this study
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Does Digital Lifestyle Interventions affect body mass index?
Strong Evidence
Digital Lifestyle Interventions may improve Body Mass Index.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are generally consistent across studies.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
BMI
EvidenceScore™ Moderate | EvidenceScore™ 69.0 | moderate positive | ConsistencyScore™ Mixed | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on 5 supporting studies with generally consistent results and a positive effect signal.
Limitations
- Population details are unavailable.
Does Digital Lifestyle Interventions affect body weight?
Strong Evidence
Digital Lifestyle Interventions appears to improve Body Weight.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
Body weight
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on 5 supporting studies with consistent results and a positive effect signal.
Limitations
- Population details are unavailable.
Does Digital Lifestyle Interventions improve HbA1c?
Strong Evidence
Digital Lifestyle Interventions appears to improve HbA1c.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
HbA1c
EvidenceScore™ Moderate | EvidenceScore™ 69.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on 4 supporting studies with consistent results and a positive effect signal.
Limitations
- Population details are unavailable.
Does Digital Lifestyle Interventions improve fasting glucose?
Strong Evidence
Digital Lifestyle Interventions may improve Fasting Glucose.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are generally consistent across studies.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)
EvidenceScore™ Moderate | EvidenceScore™ 69.0 | moderate positive | ConsistencyScore™ Mixed | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on 3 supporting studies with generally consistent results and a positive effect signal.
Limitations
- Population details are unavailable.
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