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Digital intervention improves glycemic control in type 2 diabetes patients

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.

Evidence strength

Moderate confidence

Study type

RCTs

Follow-up

Long-Term (1–5 y)

Some Concerns bias

Last updated July 8, 2026

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Population

Young Adult (19–39), Middle Aged (40-64), Male, Female, Asia-Pacific (APAC), with T2 Diabetes

Intervention

Digital educational intervention, Usual care

Study type

RCTs

Follow-up

Long-Term (1–5 y)

Primary outcome

HbA1c

Comparator

Usual care

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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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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

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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).

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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 4 more.

This study contributes evidence to

Intervention

Digital-based lifestyle intervention

Outcome

BMI

Evidence topic

Weight Loss

Primary intervention

Digital-based lifestyle intervention

Primary outcomes

BMI
Body weight
Change in EsDQOL satisfaction score

Evidence topics

Weight Loss Glycemic Control HbA1c Reduction

Primary intervention

Digital-based lifestyle intervention

Primary outcomes

BMI Body weight Change in EsDQOL satisfaction score

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Moderate contributionModerate confidenceNetwork score: 72

Why it is useful

Contributes to 11 evidence relationships
Includes primary outcome data
Linked to 3 direct semantic evidence topics

Topic contributions

Evidence topic

Contributes evidence

Evidence topic

Contributes evidence

Evidence topic

Contributes evidence

Evidence topic

Usual care → Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)

Evidence profile

NoneNo ChangeGlycemic Control

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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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This study contributes to evidence on Digital-based lifestyle intervention and HbA1c, Digital-based lifestyle intervention and Body Weight.

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This study contributes to the evidence on the following intervention-outcome relationships.

Digital-based lifestyle interventionHbA1c

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Digital-based lifestyle interventionBody Weight

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Measures HbA1c as a key outcome.

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Does Digital-based lifestyle intervention improve HbA1c?

Emerging Evidence

Digital-based lifestyle intervention appears to improve HbA1c.

ConsensusScore™: Results are consistent across studies.

Ranked evidence signals

1
HbA1c
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 56.5 | strong positive | ConsensusScore™ 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.

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Does Digital-based lifestyle intervention affect body weight?

Emerging Evidence

Digital-based lifestyle intervention appears to improve Body weight.

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

Ranked evidence signals

1
Body weight
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 52.9 | strong positive | ConsensusScore™ 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.

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Does Digital-based lifestyle intervention improve change in esdqol satisfaction score?

Emerging Evidence

Digital-based lifestyle intervention appears to improve Change in EsDQOL satisfaction score.

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

Ranked evidence signals

1
Change in EsDQOL satisfaction score
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 52.9 | strong positive | ConsensusScore™ 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.

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Does Digital-based lifestyle intervention improve fasting plasma glucose (fpg)?

Emerging Evidence

Digital-based lifestyle intervention appears to improve Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG).

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

Ranked evidence signals

1
Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 52.9 | strong positive | ConsensusScore™ 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.

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Weight Loss Evidence Hub Glycemic Control Evidence Hub HbA1c Reduction Evidence Hub Diabetes Technology Evidence Hub

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