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- Moderate
- Score 69 · Based on 2 studies
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- 100
- consistent
Supporting studies: Based on 2 studies
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Mebix App Improves Glycemic Control in Type 2 Diabetes
Last updated July 8, 2026
Key finding
Participants using mebix achieved a statistically significant reduction in HbA1c levels by 0.82 percentage points.
This study evaluated the app-based intervention Mebix for individuals with Type 2 diabetes, finding significant improvements in HbA1c levels, weight loss, and diabetes-related distress compared to a placebo app.
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EvidenceScore™
Moderate
Study type
RCTs
Follow-up
Medium-Term (3–12 mo)
Risk of bias
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Study focus
This study evaluated the app-based intervention Mebix for individuals with Type 2 diabetes, finding significant improvements in HbA1c levels, weight loss, and diabetes-related distress compared to a placebo app.
Clinical relevance
These findings are clinically significant as they suggest that digital health interventions like Mebix can effectively support diabetes management, potentially leading to better health outcomes and improved quality of life for individuals with Type 2 diabetes.
Keep in mind
The study's sample size and demographic characteristics may limit generalizability. Potential biases in self-reported measures could affect outcome accuracy. The long-term effects of the intervention were not assessed.
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Lena R, Maxi PB, Peter EHS. Evaluation of the App-Based Intervention Mebix for People with Type 2 Diabetes: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Frontiers in Digital Health. 2025;7:1644612. doi:10.3389/fdgth.2025.1644612
Main Effects
Mebix users achieved a significant reduction in HbA1c levels by 0.82 percentage points (p=0.003).
Participants using Mebix experienced a weight loss of 1.6 kg (p=0.012).
Mebix users reported a decrease in diabetes-related distress by 8.38 points (p=0.001).
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Evidence Context
This study contributes evidence to Digital-based lifestyle intervention and HbA1c, Stress, Weight change.
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Digital-based lifestyle intervention
Primary outcomes
- HbA1c
- Stress
- Weight change
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- Contributes to 3 evidence relationships
- Includes primary outcome data
- Linked to 2 direct semantic evidence topics
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Digital Lifestyle Interventions and Body Weight
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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
Add to Evidence TrackerWeight change
Digital-based lifestyle intervention → Weight change
Digital-based lifestyle intervention → Weight change
Evidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Moderate
- Score 69 · Based on 2 studies
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- 100
- consistent
Supporting studies: Based on 2 studies
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Evidence Suggest
- Mebix led to a significant HbA1c reduction of 0.82 percentage points.
- Users lost an average of 1.6 kg compared to the placebo group.
- Diabetes-related distress decreased by 8.38 points in the Mebix group.
Who this applies to
- Adults diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes.
- Individuals seeking digital health solutions for diabetes management.
Keep in Mind
- Results may not apply to populations outside the study's demographic.
- Further research is needed to confirm long-term effectiveness.
- The study did not include a diverse range of participants.
Between the Lines
- The study's sample size and demographic characteristics may limit generalizability.
- Potential biases in self-reported measures could affect outcome accuracy.
- The long-term effects of the intervention were not assessed.
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This study contributes to evidence on Digital Lifestyle Interventions and HbA1c, Digital Lifestyle Interventions and Body Weight.
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Digital Lifestyle Interventions → HbA1c
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Evidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Moderate
- Score 69 · Based on 2 studies
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- 100
- consistent
Supporting studies: Based on 2 studies
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Digital Lifestyle Interventions → Body Weight
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- EvidenceScore™
- Moderate
- Score 69 · Based on 2 studies
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- 100
- consistent
Supporting studies: Based on 2 studies
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Does Digital Lifestyle Interventions affect body weight?
Strong Evidence
Digital Lifestyle Interventions appears to improve Body Weight.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
Weight change
EvidenceScore™ Moderate | EvidenceScore™ 69.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on 5 supporting studies with consistent results and a positive effect signal.
Limitations
- Population details are unavailable.
Does Digital Lifestyle Interventions improve HbA1c?
Strong Evidence
Digital Lifestyle Interventions appears to improve HbA1c.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
HbA1c
EvidenceScore™ Moderate | EvidenceScore™ 69.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on 4 supporting studies with consistent results and a positive effect signal.
Limitations
- Population details are unavailable.
Does Digital Lifestyle Interventions improve mental health?
Strong Evidence
Digital Lifestyle Interventions appears to improve Mental Health.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
Stress
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on 3 supporting studies with consistent results and a positive effect signal.
Limitations
- Population details are unavailable.
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