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Mobile health approach may improve body fat and glucose levels in diabetes

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Last updated August 29, 2026

Key finding

There were no significant differences in changes in body weight (−0.519 kg vs 0 kg)

This pilot study evaluated the effects of an integrative mobile health approach versus conventional treatment for obesity, hypertension, and type 2 diabetes mellitus. No significant differences were found between the two interventions.

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EvidenceScore™

Moderate

Study type

RCTs

Follow-up

Medium-Term (3–12 mo)

Risk of bias

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What this paper says

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Study focus

This pilot study evaluated the effects of an integrative mobile health approach versus conventional treatment for obesity, hypertension, and type 2 diabetes mellitus. No significant differences were found between the two interventions.

Clinical relevance

Understanding the effectiveness of different treatment approaches for obesity, hypertension, and type 2 diabetes is crucial for optimizing patient care. The findings indicate that while both the integrative mobile health approach and conventional treatment were assessed, neither showed significant benefits over the other, which may influence future treatment strategies and patient management.

Keep in mind

Small sample size may limit generalizability. Short duration of the study could affect outcome sustainability. Potential unmeasured confounders may influence results.

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Lorraine B, Harish R, Kamakshi L, et al. Effects of an Integrative Mobile Health Approach for Obesity, Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Pilot Study. JMIR mHealth and uHealth. 2022;10(1):e27192. doi:10.2196/27192

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Main Effects

Body weight change: −0.519 kg (integrative mHealth) vs 0 kg (conventional treatment)

BMI change: −0.133 kg/m² (integrative mHealth) vs −0.167 kg/m² (conventional treatment)

Systolic blood pressure change: −0.226 mm Hg (integrative mHealth) vs −2.839 mm Hg (conventional treatment)

Evidence network

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Evidence Context

This study contributes evidence to Complete Health Improvement Program (CHIP), Standard treatment and BMI, Body fat mass, Body weight, and 2 more.

This study contributes evidence to

Intervention

Complete Health Improvement Program (CHIP)

Outcome

BMI

Evidence topic

Weight Loss

Primary intervention

Complete Health Improvement Program (CHIP)

Primary outcomes

  • BMI
  • Body fat mass
  • Body weight

Evidence topics

Weight LossBlood PressureBody CompositionHbA1c Reduction

Primary intervention

Complete Health Improvement Program (CHIP)

Primary outcomes

BMIBody fat massBody weight

Evidence relationships

Intervention and outcome relationships this study adds to the evidence network.

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Evidence pairs
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Relationships
4
Evidence topics
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Editorial context

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Evidence network role

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Moderate contributionModerate confidenceNetwork score: 68

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Related topics

10

Evidence pairs

954

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High relevance in at least one topic

Why it is useful

  • Contributes to 10 evidence relationships
  • Includes primary outcome data
  • Linked to 4 direct semantic evidence topics

Topic contributions

Evidence topic

Contributes evidence

Evidence topic

Contributes evidence

Evidence topic

Contributes evidence

Evidence topic

Contributes evidence

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Primary evidence

Evidence topic

Weight Loss

matched_outcome

Related evidence

Evidence topic

Blood Pressure

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Core evidence

Study findings

The primary outcomes reported in this study.

BMI

Complete Health Improvement Program (CHIP) → BMI

Complete Health Improvement Program (CHIP) → BMI

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
50
Neutral
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
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Body fat mass

Complete Health Improvement Program (CHIP) → Body fat mass

Complete Health Improvement Program (CHIP) → Body fat mass

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
50
Neutral
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence Tracker

Body weight

Complete Health Improvement Program (CHIP) → Body weight

Complete Health Improvement Program (CHIP) → Body weight

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
50
Neutral
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence Tracker

HbA1c

Complete Health Improvement Program (CHIP) → HbA1c

Complete Health Improvement Program (CHIP) → HbA1c

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Moderate
Score 69 · Based on 2 studies
ImpactScore™
75
Positive
ConsistencyScore™
100
consistent
Supporting studies: Based on 2 studies
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Systolic blood pressure

Complete Health Improvement Program (CHIP) → Systolic blood pressure

Complete Health Improvement Program (CHIP) → Systolic blood pressure

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
50
Neutral
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence Tracker

BMI

Standard treatment → BMI

Standard treatment → BMI

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
50
Neutral
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence Tracker

Body fat mass

Standard treatment → Body fat mass

Standard treatment → Body fat mass

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
50
Neutral
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence Tracker

Body weight

Standard treatment → Body weight

Standard treatment → Body weight

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
50
Neutral
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence Tracker

HbA1c

Standard treatment → HbA1c

Standard treatment → HbA1c

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
50
Neutral
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence Tracker

Systolic blood pressure

Standard treatment → Systolic blood pressure

Standard treatment → Systolic blood pressure

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
50
Neutral
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence Tracker

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evidence suggest

Evidence Suggest

  • No significant change in body weight between groups (−0.519 kg vs 0 kg).
  • BMI changes were similar across interventions (−0.133 kg/m² vs −0.167 kg/m²).
  • Systolic blood pressure changes were not significantly different (−0.226 mm Hg vs −2.839 mm Hg).
who this applies

Who this applies to

  • Adults with obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus.
  • Individuals managing hypertension alongside diabetes.
keep in mind

Keep in Mind

  • Results may not apply to populations outside the study sample.
  • Further research is needed to explore long-term effects.
  • The study's findings are based on a pilot trial with limited scope.
between the lines

Between the Lines

  • Small sample size may limit generalizability.
  • Short duration of the study could affect outcome sustainability.
  • Potential unmeasured confounders may influence results.

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This study contributes to evidence on Complete Health Improvement Program (CHIP) and HbA1c, Complete Health Improvement Program (CHIP) and Body Mass Index.

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Does Complete Health Improvement Program (CHIP) improve HbA1c?

Moderate Evidence

Complete Health Improvement Program (CHIP) may improve HbA1c.

ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    HbA1c

    EvidenceScore™ Moderate | EvidenceScore™ 69.0 | moderate positive | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 1 study

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

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
  • Population details are unavailable.
1 supporting studyUpdated: Aug 2026
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Does Complete Health Improvement Program (CHIP) affect bmi?

Emerging Evidence

Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of Complete Health Improvement Program (CHIP) for BMI.

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

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    BMI

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | neutral | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study

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

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
  • Consistency cannot yet be determined.
  • Population details are unavailable.
1 supporting studyUpdated: Aug 2026
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Does Complete Health Improvement Program (CHIP) improve body fat mass?

Emerging Evidence

Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of Complete Health Improvement Program (CHIP) for Body fat mass.

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

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Body fat mass

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | neutral | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study

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

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
  • Consistency cannot yet be determined.
  • Population details are unavailable.
1 supporting studyUpdated: Aug 2026
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Does Complete Health Improvement Program (CHIP) affect body weight?

Emerging Evidence

Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of Complete Health Improvement Program (CHIP) for Body weight.

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

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Body weight

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | neutral | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study

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

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
  • Consistency cannot yet be determined.
  • Population details are unavailable.
1 supporting studyUpdated: Aug 2026
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