Key finding
Self-reported perceived health status improved by 6 (95% CI 1 to 11).
This study examined the effects of a mobile health low-carbohydrate dietary application on psychosocial outcomes in individuals with Type 2 diabetes, finding improvements in perceived health status and self-efficacy.
Evidence strength
Moderate confidence
Study type
RCTs
Follow-up
Long-Term (1–5 y)
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Population
Young Adult (19–39), Middle Aged (40-64), Male, Female, Asia-Pacific (APAC), with T2 Diabetes
Intervention
mHealth low-carbohydrate dietary application
Study type
RCTs
Follow-up
Long-Term (1–5 y)
Primary outcome
Self-reported perceived health status
Evidence
Moderate confidence
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Study focus
This study examined the effects of a mobile health low-carbohydrate dietary application on psychosocial outcomes in individuals with Type 2 diabetes, finding improvements in perceived health status and self-efficacy.
These findings suggest that mobile health interventions can enhance psychosocial aspects of diabetes management, which are crucial for overall health and well-being. Improved self-efficacy and reduced distress may lead to better adherence to diabetes management strategies, potentially improving clinical outcomes.
The study design was non-randomized, which may introduce bias. Sample size and demographic details were not specified. The generalizability of findings may be limited to specific populations.
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Despina K, Liz F, Ronald S, Peter B, George M. Examining the Impact of a mHealth Low-Carbohydrate Dietary Application on Psychosocial Outcomes in People with Type 2 Diabetes. International Journal of Behavioral Medicine. 2026;33(2):195-209. doi:10.1007/s12529-026-10447-5
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Self-reported perceived health status improved by 6 (95% CI 1 to 11).
Diabetes-related distress scores decreased by 2.0 (95% CI -3 to -1).
Self-efficacy in diabetes self-management improved by 5 (95% CI 4 to 7).
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This study contributes evidence to Low-carbohydrate diet and Change in self-reported perceived health status, Diabetes self-management behaviors, Sleep quality, and 1 more.
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Low-carbohydrate diet
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Low-carbohydrate diet → Change in self-reported perceived health status
Low-carbohydrate diet → Change in self-reported perceived health status
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Low-carbohydrate diet → Diabetes self-management behaviors
Low-carbohydrate diet → Diabetes self-management behaviors
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Low-carbohydrate diet → Sleep quality
Low-carbohydrate diet → Sleep quality
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Low-carbohydrate diet → Stress
Low-carbohydrate diet → Stress
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This study contributes to evidence on Low-carbohydrate diet and Diabetes Management Self-Efficacy, Low-carbohydrate diet and Change in self-reported perceived health status.
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Measures Diabetes Management Self-Efficacy as a key outcome.
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Low-carbohydrate diet appears to improve Change in self-reported perceived health status.
ConsensusScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
Change in self-reported perceived health status
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 52.9 | strong positive | ConsensusScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
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Low-carbohydrate diet appears to improve Diabetes self-management behaviors.
ConsensusScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
Diabetes self-management behaviors
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 52.9 | strong positive | ConsensusScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
Low-carbohydrate diet appears to improve Stress.
ConsensusScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
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Stress
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 52.9 | strong positive | ConsensusScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of Low-carbohydrate diet for Sleep quality.
ConsensusScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
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Sleep quality
EvidenceScore™ Limited | EvidenceScore™ 35.4 | neutral | ConsensusScore™ Unclear | 1 study
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