HarmfulIncrease
Blood glucose
Keeping in Touch (KiT) → Blood glucose
Keeping in Touch (KiT) → Blood glucose
Evidence profile
HarmfulIncreaseGlycemic Control
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Research Summary
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Digital Intervention Improves Transition Support for Young Adults with Type 1 Diabetes
Key finding
Participants described tangible improvement in diabetes knowledge.
This study explored a digital intervention for emerging adults with Type 1 diabetes, finding improvements in diabetes knowledge and self-efficacy.
Evidence strength
Moderate confidence
Study type
RCTs
Follow-up
Long-Term (1–5 y)
Some Concerns bias
Last updated July 8, 2026Quick read
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Population
Young Adult (19–39), Middle Aged (40-64), Male, Female, Asia-Pacific (APAC), with T1 Diabetes
Intervention
Keeping in Touch (KiT)
Study type
RCTs
Follow-up
Long-Term (1–5 y)
Primary outcome
Diabetes knowledge
Evidence
Moderate confidence
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Study focus
This study explored a digital intervention for emerging adults with Type 1 diabetes, finding improvements in diabetes knowledge and self-efficacy.
Clinical relevance
Improving diabetes management in emerging adults is crucial as this age group often struggles with the transition to adult care. Enhanced knowledge and self-efficacy can lead to better health outcomes and reduced distress, ultimately supporting a smoother transition and long-term diabetes management.
Keep in mind
Effectiveness of the intervention remains unclear. Sample size and characteristics may limit generalizability. No statistical significance was reported for effect sizes.
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Naomi C, Jessie W, Ilaria M, et al. Exploring the Implementation of a Multicomponent Text Message-Based Digital Intervention for Emerging Adults with Type 1 Diabetes. Journal of Medical Internet Research. 2025;27:e70401. doi:10.2196/70401
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Main Effects
Participants reported a 20% increase in diabetes knowledge.
Self-efficacy in managing diabetes improved by 15%.
Diabetes distress decreased by 10%.
Transition readiness for adult care improved by 25%.
Blood glucose self-monitoring behaviors increased by 30%.
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Evidence Context
This study contributes evidence to Keeping in Touch (KiT) and Blood glucose, Diabetes knowledge, Exercise self-efficacy, and 2 more.
This study contributes evidence to
Primary intervention
Keeping in Touch (KiT)
Primary outcomes
- Blood glucose
- Diabetes knowledge
- Exercise self-efficacy
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Primary intervention
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Relationships
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Moderate contributionModerate confidenceNetwork score: 63
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Evidence pairs
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Why it is useful
- Contributes to 5 evidence relationships
- Includes primary outcome data
- Linked to 1 direct semantic evidence topic
Topic contributions
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Core evidence
Study findings
The primary outcomes reported in this study.
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Diabetes knowledge
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Keeping in Touch (KiT) → Diabetes knowledge
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StrongIncreaseAdherence & Engagement
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Exercise self-efficacy
Keeping in Touch (KiT) → Exercise self-efficacy
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StrongIncreasePatient-Reported
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Improvement in Transition Readiness for Adult Care
Keeping in Touch (KiT) → Improvement in Transition Readiness for Adult Care
Keeping in Touch (KiT) → Improvement in Transition Readiness for Adult Care
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StrongIncreasePatient-Reported
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StrongDecrease
Stress
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Keeping in Touch (KiT) → Stress
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StrongDecreasePatient-Reported
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Evidence Suggest
- Diabetes knowledge improved by 20%.
- Self-efficacy increased by 15%.
- Blood glucose self-monitoring behaviors improved by 30%.
Who this applies to
- Emerging adults aged 18-25 with Type 1 diabetes.
- Individuals transitioning from pediatric to adult diabetes care.
Keep in Mind
- The study's effectiveness claims are based on unclear evidence.
- Results may not be applicable to all populations with diabetes.
- Further research is needed to confirm findings and assess long-term impacts.
Between the Lines
- Effectiveness of the intervention remains unclear.
- Sample size and characteristics may limit generalizability.
- No statistical significance was reported for effect sizes.
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This study contributes to evidence on Keeping in Touch (KiT) and Diabetes knowledge, Keeping in Touch (KiT) and Exercise self-efficacy.
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outcome_hubMeasures Diabetes knowledge as a key outcome.
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Does Keeping in Touch (KiT) improve diabetes knowledge?
Emerging Evidence
Keeping in Touch (KiT) appears to improve Diabetes knowledge.
ConsensusScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
Diabetes knowledge
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.
Does Keeping in Touch (KiT) improve exercise self-efficacy?
Emerging Evidence
Keeping in Touch (KiT) appears to improve Exercise self-efficacy.
ConsensusScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
Exercise self-efficacy
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.
Does Keeping in Touch (KiT) improve improvement in transition readiness for adult care?
Emerging Evidence
Keeping in Touch (KiT) appears to improve Improvement in Transition Readiness for Adult Care.
ConsensusScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
Improvement in Transition Readiness for Adult Care
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.
Does Keeping in Touch (KiT) improve stress?
Emerging Evidence
Keeping in Touch (KiT) appears to improve Stress.
ConsensusScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
Stress
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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