Last updated July 17, 2026
Key finding
Diabetes-related distress decreased significantly (β = -1.80, p = 0.007).
This study investigated the effects of intensive lifestyle modifications on psychological health in adults with Type 2 diabetes, finding significant reductions in diabetes-related distress.
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Moderate
Study type
RCTs
Follow-up
Medium-Term (3–12 mo)
Risk of bias
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Study focus
This study investigated the effects of intensive lifestyle modifications on psychological health in adults with Type 2 diabetes, finding significant reductions in diabetes-related distress.
These findings highlight the potential for dietary interventions to improve psychological health in individuals with Type 2 diabetes. Reducing diabetes-related distress can enhance overall well-being and may lead to better disease management, making lifestyle modifications a valuable component of diabetes care.
Unclear effectiveness for some intervention-outcome pairs. Limited generalizability due to specific population characteristics. Potential unmeasured confounders affecting outcomes.
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Saba M, Farzad H, Farid Z, et al. Effects of Intensive Lifestyle Modification on Psychological Health in Adults with Type 2 Diabetes: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Diabetology & Metabolic Syndrome. 2026;18:89. doi:10.1186/s13098-026-02107-1
Diabetes-related distress decreased significantly (β = -1.80, p = 0.007).
Diabetes-related distress decreased significantly (β = -1.78, p = 0.01).
EDE-Q scores improved significantly.
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This study contributes evidence to Calorie restriction, Time-Restricted Eating (TRE) and Eating Disorder Psychopathology Measured by EDE-Q Scale, Reduction in child-reported diabetes distress as measured by the PAID score.
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Calorie restriction
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Calorie restriction → Eating Disorder Psychopathology Measured by EDE-Q Scale
Calorie restriction → Eating Disorder Psychopathology Measured by EDE-Q Scale
Calorie restriction → Reduction in child-reported diabetes distress as measured by the PAID score
Calorie restriction → Reduction in child-reported diabetes distress as measured by the PAID score
Time-Restricted Eating (TRE) → Eating Disorder Psychopathology Measured by EDE-Q Scale
Time-Restricted Eating (TRE) → Eating Disorder Psychopathology Measured by EDE-Q Scale
Time-Restricted Eating (TRE) → Reduction in child-reported diabetes distress as measured by the PAID score
Time-Restricted Eating (TRE) → Reduction in child-reported diabetes distress as measured by the PAID score
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This study contributes to evidence on Calorie restriction and Reduction in child-reported diabetes distress as measured by the PAID score, Calorie restriction and Eating Disorder Psychopathology Measured by EDE-Q Scale.
This study contributes to the evidence on the following intervention-outcome relationships.
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Contributes to Calorie restriction evidence base.
All studies measuring Eating Disorder Psychopathology Measured by EDE-Q Scale
Measures Eating Disorder Psychopathology Measured by EDE-Q Scale as a key outcome.
All studies measuring Reduction in child-reported diabetes distress as measured by the PAID score
Measures Reduction in child-reported diabetes distress as measured by the PAID score as a key outcome.
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Calorie restriction appears to improve Eating Disorder Psychopathology Measured by EDE-Q Scale.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
Eating Disorder Psychopathology Measured by EDE-Q Scale
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
Calorie restriction appears to improve Reduction in child-reported diabetes distress as measured by the PAID score.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
Reduction in child-reported diabetes distress as measured by the PAID score
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
Time-Restricted Eating (TRE) appears to improve Eating Disorder Psychopathology Measured by EDE-Q Scale.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
Eating Disorder Psychopathology Measured by EDE-Q Scale
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
Time-Restricted Eating (TRE) appears to improve Reduction in child-reported diabetes distress as measured by the PAID score.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
Reduction in child-reported diabetes distress as measured by the PAID score
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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