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- EvidenceScore™
- 87
- Strong
- ImpactScore™
- 85
- Very Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- 82
- consistent
Supporting studies: Based on 17 studies
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Lifestyle Changes Improve Blood Sugar Levels in Prediabetes
Last updated August 29, 2026
Key finding
Significant reductions in HbA1c levels were observed (p < 0.05).
Three-month lifestyle modification including nutritional counseling, physical activity counseling, and exercise training in prediabetic individuals.
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EvidenceScore™
Moderate
Study type
Non-randomized CT
Follow-up
Extended (5–20+ y)
Risk of bias
High Risk
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Study focus
Three-month lifestyle modification including nutritional counseling, physical activity counseling, and exercise training in prediabetic individuals.
Clinical relevance
This study evaluated Three-month lifestyle modification including nutritional counseling, physical activity counseling, and exercise training in prediabetic individuals.
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Alexander M, John RA, Dileep K, et al. Lifestyle Modification Improves Glycemic Control in Prediabetic Individuals. Cureus. 2025;17(1):e78062. doi:10.7759/cureus.78062
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Evidence Context
This study contributes evidence to Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes and HbA1c, Normoglycemia status, Participant retention at 6 months, and 1 more.
This study contributes evidence to
Primary intervention
Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes
Primary outcomes
- HbA1c
- Normoglycemia status
- Participant retention at 6 months
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Moderate contributionModerate confidenceNetwork score: 72
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High relevance in at least one topic
Why it is useful
- Contributes to 4 evidence relationships
- Includes primary outcome data
- Linked to 3 direct semantic evidence topics
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Primary evidence
Evidence topic
Diabetes Prevention
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Evidence topic
Glycemic Control
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Study findings
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Normoglycemia status
Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes → Normoglycemia status
Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes → Normoglycemia status
Evidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- 54
- Emerging
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence TrackerParticipant retention at 6 months
Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes → Participant retention at 6 months
Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes → Participant retention at 6 months
Evidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- 74
- Moderate
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- 100
- consistent
Supporting studies: Based on 3 studies
Add to Evidence TrackerProgression to overt diabetes
Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes → Progression to overt diabetes
Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes → Progression to overt diabetes
Evidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- 54
- Emerging
- ImpactScore™
- 50
- Neutral
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
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This study contributes to evidence on Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes and HbA1c, Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes and Participant retention at 6 months.
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Behavioral & Lifestyle
Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes → HbA1c
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Evidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- 87
- Strong
- ImpactScore™
- 85
- Very Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- 82
- consistent
Supporting studies: Based on 17 studies
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Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes → Participant retention at 6 months
Behavioral & Lifestyle
Evidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- 74
- Moderate
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- 100
- consistent
Supporting studies: Based on 3 studies
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Curated evidence collections and hubs this study is part of.
HbA1c Evidence Hub
All studies measuring HbA1c
17 studies
outcome_hubMeasures HbA1c as a key outcome.
Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes Evidence Hub
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intervention_hubContributes to Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes evidence base.
Participant retention at 6 months Evidence Hub
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3 studies
outcome_hubMeasures Participant retention at 6 months as a key outcome.
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Does Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes lower HbA1c?
Strong Evidence
Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes appears to lower HbA1c.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
HbA1c
EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 87.4 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
- Only one supporting study is available.
Does Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes improve participant retention at 6 months?
Moderate Evidence
Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes appears to improve participant retention at 6 months.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
Participant retention at 6 months
EvidenceScore™ Moderate | EvidenceScore™ 74.2 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
- Only one supporting study is available.
Does Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes improve normoglycemia status?
Emerging Evidence
Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes appears to improve normoglycemia status.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
Normoglycemia status
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 54.4 | 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.
Does Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes improve progression to overt diabetes?
Emerging Evidence
Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes for progression to overt diabetes.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
Progression to overt diabetes
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 54.4 | neutral | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
- Only one supporting study is available.
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