Last updated August 16, 2026
Key finding
G3 showed the greatest improvements over G0 in terms of the fasting plasma glucose control rate (B = 0.559, P = 0.027).
A community-based integrated self-management intervention improved outcomes in individuals with type 2 diabetes and chronic periodontitis.
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Moderate
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Follow-up
Medium-Term (3–12 mo)
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Study focus
A community-based integrated self-management intervention improved outcomes in individuals with type 2 diabetes and chronic periodontitis.
Improving management of type 2 diabetes and chronic periodontitis is crucial as both conditions are prevalent and can lead to severe health complications. This study demonstrates that a community-based approach can effectively enhance patient outcomes, potentially guiding future interventions and clinical practices.
The study's sample size may limit generalizability. Potential biases in self-reported outcomes. Short follow-up duration may not capture long-term effects.
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Yi Z, Yijia C, Chenchen W, Hao X, Nan Z, Xin H. Community-based integrated self-management intervention improves outcomes in type 2 diabetes and chronic periodontitis. Scientific Reports. 2025;15:24395. doi:10.1038/s41598-025-09034-7
G3 showed improvements in fasting plasma glucose control rate (B = 0.559, P = 0.027).
G3 demonstrated enhancements in glycated hemoglobin control rate (B = 0.615, P = 0.007).
G3 exhibited marked reductions in gingival bleeding (B = -0.751, P = 0.015).
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This study contributes evidence to DSMES and Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG), HbA1c, Incidence of reduced chewing weakness, and 6 more.
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The primary outcomes reported in this study.
DSMES → Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)
DSMES → Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)
DSMES → Incidence of reduced chewing weakness
DSMES → Incidence of reduced chewing weakness
DSMES → Incidence of reduced gingival bleeding at 3 months post-intervention
DSMES → Incidence of reduced gingival bleeding at 3 months post-intervention
DSMES → Incidence of reduced tooth mobility
DSMES → Incidence of reduced tooth mobility
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This study contributes to evidence on Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs and HbA1c, Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs and Fasting Glucose.
This study contributes to the evidence on the following intervention-outcome relationships.
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Behavioral & Lifestyle
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All studies on Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs
Contributes to Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs evidence base.
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Measures HbA1c as a key outcome.
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Measures Fasting Glucose as a key outcome.
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Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs may improve Fasting Glucose.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are generally consistent across studies.
Ranked evidence signals
Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | moderate negative | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on 17 supporting studies with generally consistent results and a positive effect signal.
Limitations
Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs may improve HbA1c.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are generally consistent across studies.
Ranked evidence signals
HbA1c
EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 86.5 | weak positive | ConsistencyScore™ Generally Consistent | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on 33 supporting studies with generally consistent results and a positive effect signal.
Limitations
Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs may improve Quality of Life Outcomes.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are generally consistent across studies.
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Quality of life
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on 12 supporting studies with generally consistent results and a positive effect signal.
Limitations
DSMES appears to improve Incidence of reduced chewing weakness.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
Incidence of reduced chewing weakness
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
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