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Mobile app improves physical activity in type 2 diabetes patients

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Last updated August 28, 2026

Key finding

There was a significant decrease in BMI in the intervention group.

This study evaluated the effectiveness of a mobile-based application to promote physical activity in newly diagnosed Type II diabetes patients, showing significant improvements in several health metrics.

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EvidenceScore™

Moderate

Study type

RCTs

Follow-up

Extended (5–20+ y)

Risk of bias

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What this paper says

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Study focus

This study evaluated the effectiveness of a mobile-based application to promote physical activity in newly diagnosed Type II diabetes patients, showing significant improvements in several health metrics.

Clinical relevance

These findings highlight the potential of mobile health applications in improving health outcomes for patients with Type II diabetes. By promoting physical activity, such interventions could lead to better management of diabetes and reduce the risk of complications associated with the disease.

Keep in mind

Unclear effectiveness of the intervention based on evidence pairs. Limited generalizability due to specific population characteristics. Potential unmeasured confounders affecting outcomes.

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Lipilekha P, Sandeep KP, Abhay KS, Debahuti M, Anil KM, Saswatika B. Effectiveness of a Mobile-Based Application for Promotion of Physical Activity among Newly Diagnosed Patients with Type II Diabetes. International Journal of Preventive Medicine. 2022;13:54. doi:10.4103/ijpvm.IJPVM_92_20

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Main Effects

BMI decreased by 0.87 kg/m² in the intervention group.

Waist circumference decreased by 2.5 cm in the intervention group.

Body fat percentage decreased by 1.5% in the intervention group.

Systolic blood pressure decreased by 10 mmHg in the intervention group.

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Evidence Context

This study contributes evidence to Exercise therapy and BMI, Body fat percentage reduction, Physical activity level (MET-minutes per week), and 2 more.

This study contributes evidence to

Intervention

Exercise therapy

Outcome

BMI

Evidence topic

Cardiometabolic Risk

Primary intervention

Exercise therapy

Primary outcomes

  • BMI
  • Body fat percentage reduction
  • Physical activity level (MET-minutes per week)

Evidence topics

Cardiometabolic RiskDiabetic NeuropathyPrediabetesBody Composition

Primary intervention

Exercise therapy

Primary outcomes

BMIBody fat percentage reductionPhysical activity level (MET-minutes per week)

Evidence relationships

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Evidence pairs
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Relationships
8
Evidence topics
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Moderate contributionModerate confidenceNetwork score: 68

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Related topics

5

Evidence pairs

1497

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High relevance in at least one topic

Why it is useful

  • Contributes to 5 evidence relationships
  • Includes primary outcome data
  • Linked to 8 direct semantic evidence topics

Topic contributions

Evidence topic

Contributes evidence

Evidence topic

Contributes evidence

Evidence topic

Contributes evidence

Evidence topic

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Primary evidence

Evidence topic

Cardiometabolic Risk

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Related evidence

Evidence topic

Diabetic Neuropathy

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Core evidence

Study findings

The primary outcomes reported in this study.

BMI

Exercise therapy → BMI

Exercise therapy → BMI

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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Body fat percentage reduction

Exercise therapy → Body fat percentage reduction

Exercise therapy → Body fat percentage reduction

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
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Physical activity level (MET-minutes per week)

Exercise therapy → Physical activity level (MET-minutes per week)

Exercise therapy → Physical activity level (MET-minutes per week)

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Moderate
Score 69 · Based on 2 studies
ImpactScore™
50
Neutral
ConsistencyScore™
100
consistent
Supporting studies: Based on 2 studies
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Systolic blood pressure

Exercise therapy → Systolic blood pressure

Exercise therapy → Systolic blood pressure

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Strong
Score 79 · Based on 3 studies
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
ConsistencyScore™
100
consistent
Supporting studies: Based on 3 studies
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Waist circumference

Exercise therapy → Waist circumference

Exercise therapy → Waist circumference

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
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evidence suggest

Evidence Suggest

  • BMI reduced by 0.87 kg/m² in the intervention group.
  • Waist circumference decreased by 2.5 cm.
  • Systolic blood pressure decreased by 10 mmHg.
who this applies

Who this applies to

  • Newly diagnosed patients with Type II diabetes.
  • Patients seeking to improve physical activity levels.
keep in mind

Keep in Mind

  • Results may not apply to all demographics outside the study population.
  • Effectiveness of the app remains unclear based on evidence pairs.
  • Further research is needed to confirm long-term benefits.
between the lines

Between the Lines

  • Unclear effectiveness of the intervention based on evidence pairs.
  • Limited generalizability due to specific population characteristics.
  • Potential unmeasured confounders affecting outcomes.

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This study contributes to evidence on Exercise therapy and Blood Pressure, Exercise therapy and Body Mass Index.

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Does Exercise therapy improve systolic blood pressure?

Strong Evidence

Exercise therapy appears to improve systolic blood pressure.

ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Systolic blood pressure

    EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 79.0 | 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.
1 supporting study
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Does Exercise therapy affect BMI?

Moderate Evidence

Exercise therapy appears to affect BMI.

ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    BMI

    EvidenceScore™ Moderate | EvidenceScore™ 69.0 | 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.
1 supporting study
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Does Exercise therapy improve physical activity level (met-minutes per week)?

Moderate Evidence

Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of Exercise therapy for physical activity level (met-minutes per week).

ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Physical activity level (MET-minutes per week)

    EvidenceScore™ Moderate | EvidenceScore™ 69.0 | neutral | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
1 supporting study
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What evidence is available on Exercise therapy and body fat percentage reduction?

Emerging Evidence

Exercise therapy appears to reduce body fat percentage reduction.

ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Body fat percentage reduction

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | 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.
1 supporting study
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