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Digital platform shows little effect on diabetes management

Last updated July 18, 2026

Key finding

Data entries decreased significantly from the first quarter to the second quarter (p = 0.001).

The Telemechron study will evaluate the impact of a digital platform on diabetes management among individuals with type 2 diabetes and non-ideal glycaemic values.

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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

The Telemechron study will evaluate the impact of a digital platform on diabetes management among individuals with type 2 diabetes and non-ideal glycaemic values.

Clinical relevance

Understanding the effectiveness of technology-based interventions in diabetes management could provide valuable insights for healthcare providers. If successful, such interventions may improve patient engagement and health outcomes, ultimately reducing complications associated with diabetes.

Keep in mind

The effectiveness of the interventions remains unclear based on current data. The study may have limitations in generalizability due to specific population characteristics. Potential confounding factors may not be fully accounted for in the analysis.

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Journal Reference

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Alexia G, Lorenzo G, Maria AG, et al. Organizational models supported by technology for the management of diabetic disease and its complications in a diabetic clinical setting: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial targeting type 2 diabetes individuals with non-ideal glycaemic values (Telemechron study). Frontiers in Clinical Diabetes and Healthcare. 2025;6:1589548. doi:10.3389/fcdhc.2025.1589548

Main Effects

HbA1c levels will be assessed at 12 months with no significant change expected between groups.

App usage data entries will show a significant decrease from the first to the second quarter (p = 0.001).

The System Usability Scale (SUS) score will indicate high satisfaction with the platform, with a median score of 95.

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Evidence Context

This study contributes evidence to TreC Diabete digital platform and Decrease in app usage data entries, HbA1c, System Usability Scale (SUS) score.

Primary intervention

TreC Diabete digital platform

Primary outcomes

  • Decrease in app usage data entries
  • HbA1c
  • System Usability Scale (SUS) score

Evidence relationships

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Relationships
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Moderate contributionModerate confidenceNetwork score: 63

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Related topics

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Evidence pairs

310

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High relevance in at least one topic

Why it is useful

  • Contributes to 3 evidence relationships
  • Includes primary outcome data
  • Linked to 1 direct semantic evidence topic

Topic contributions

Evidence topic

Contributes evidence

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Primary evidence

Evidence relationship

Digital Storytelling Interventions and HbA1c

Related evidence

Evidence relationship

Digital Storytelling Interventions and Digital Usability and Experience

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Evidence topic

HbA1c Reduction

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Core evidence

Study findings

The primary outcomes reported in this study.

Decrease in app usage data entries

TreC Diabete digital platform → Decrease in app usage data entries

TreC Diabete digital platform → Decrease in app usage data entries

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
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HbA1c

TreC Diabete digital platform → HbA1c

TreC Diabete digital platform → HbA1c

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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System Usability Scale (SUS) score

TreC Diabete digital platform → System Usability Scale (SUS) score

TreC Diabete digital platform → System Usability Scale (SUS) score

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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evidence suggest

Evidence Suggest

  • No significant change in HbA1c levels is anticipated between intervention and control groups.
  • A significant decrease in app usage data entries is expected (p = 0.001).
  • High satisfaction with the platform is indicated by a median SUS score of 95.
who this applies

Who this applies to

  • Individuals with type 2 diabetes.
  • Participants with non-ideal glycaemic values.
keep in mind

Keep in Mind

  • Results are pending, and the study is still in the protocol phase.
  • The findings may not be applicable to all populations with diabetes.
  • The study's conclusions will depend on the analysis of collected data over time.
between the lines

Between the Lines

  • The effectiveness of the interventions remains unclear based on current data.
  • The study may have limitations in generalizability due to specific population characteristics.
  • Potential confounding factors may not be fully accounted for in the analysis.

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Relationships organized using the Dediabetes Evidence Intelligence™ framework.

This study contributes to evidence on Digital Storytelling Interventions and Decrease in app usage data entries, Digital Storytelling Interventions and HbA1c.

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Does Digital Storytelling Interventions improve HbA1c?

Moderate Evidence

Digital Storytelling Interventions may improve HbA1c.

ConsistencyScore™: Results are mixed and should be interpreted cautiously.

Evidence caveat: The available evidence reports mixed findings.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    HbA1c

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

Why this answer: This answer is cautious because the available studies report mixed findings.

Limitations

  • Only a small number of supporting studies are available.
  • Population details are unavailable.
2 supporting studiesUpdated: Jul 2026

Does Digital Storytelling Interventions improve digital usability and experience?

Emerging Evidence

Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of Digital Storytelling Interventions for Digital Usability and Experience.

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

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    System Usability Scale (SUS) score

    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.
  • Consistency cannot yet be determined.
  • Population details are unavailable.
1 supporting studyUpdated: Jul 2026

Does TreC Diabete digital platform improve decrease in app usage data entries?

Emerging Evidence

TreC Diabete digital platform appears to improve Decrease in app usage data entries.

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

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Decrease in app usage data entries

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ 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.
1 supporting studyUpdated: Jul 2026
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