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- Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
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Mobile health support improves blood glucose levels in type 2 diabetes
Last updated July 8, 2026
Key finding
Hemoglobin A1c decreased by a mean of 0.79 percentage points in the intervention group over 1 year.
This study evaluated a mobile health intervention delivered by clinical pharmacists and health coaches to improve blood glucose levels in adults with type 2 diabetes, showing a significant reduction in Hemoglobin A1c.
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EvidenceScore™
Moderate
Study type
RCTs
Follow-up
Long-Term (1–5 y)
Risk of bias
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Study focus
This study evaluated a mobile health intervention delivered by clinical pharmacists and health coaches to improve blood glucose levels in adults with type 2 diabetes, showing a significant reduction in Hemoglobin A1c.
Clinical relevance
Improving blood glucose control is crucial for managing type 2 diabetes and reducing the risk of complications. This study highlights the potential of mobile health interventions as a practical tool for patients and healthcare providers to enhance diabetes management. Effective strategies like this can lead to better health outcomes and potentially lower healthcare costs.
Keep in mind
The study did not show significant changes in several other health metrics. Results may not be generalizable to all populations with type 2 diabetes. The sample size and duration may limit the robustness of the findings.
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Journal Reference
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Ben SG, Alana B, Jessica JT, et al. Mobile Health Support Delivered by Clinical Pharmacists and Health Coaches to Improve Blood Glucose Levels in Adults with Type 2 Diabetes: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Network Open. 2023;6(9):e2333629. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.33629
Main Effects
Hemoglobin A1c decreased by a mean of 0.79 percentage points (p=0.005).
No significant difference in systolic blood pressure (p=0.07).
No significant difference in diastolic blood pressure (p=0.18).
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Evidence Context
This study contributes evidence to mHealth diabetes support intervention and BMI, Depression score, Diabetes management self-efficacy, and 14 more.
This study contributes evidence to
Primary intervention
mHealth diabetes support intervention
Primary outcomes
- BMI
- Depression score
- Diabetes management self-efficacy
Primary intervention
Primary outcomes
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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Moderate contributionModerate confidenceNetwork score: 68
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Evidence pairs
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High relevance in at least one topic
Why it is useful
- Contributes to 17 evidence relationships
- Includes primary outcome data
- Linked to 4 direct semantic evidence topics
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Primary evidence
Evidence relationship
mHealth Diabetes Support Interventions and HbA1c
Related evidence
Evidence relationship
mHealth Diabetes Support Interventions and Adipokine and Angiogenic Markers
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Evidence relationship
mHealth Diabetes Support Interventions and Diabetes Management Self-Efficacy
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Core evidence
Study findings
The primary outcomes reported in this study.
Depression score
mHealth diabetes support intervention → Depression score
mHealth diabetes support intervention → Depression score
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 TrackerDiabetes management self-efficacy
mHealth diabetes support intervention → Diabetes management self-efficacy
mHealth diabetes support intervention → Diabetes management self-efficacy
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 TrackerDiabetes medication use change
mHealth diabetes support intervention → Diabetes medication use change
mHealth diabetes support intervention → Diabetes medication use change
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 TrackerDiabetes self-care exercise score
mHealth diabetes support intervention → Diabetes self-care exercise score
mHealth diabetes support intervention → Diabetes self-care exercise score
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 TrackerDiabetes self-care glucose testing score
mHealth diabetes support intervention → Diabetes self-care glucose testing score
mHealth diabetes support intervention → Diabetes self-care glucose testing score
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 TrackerDiabetes self-management behaviors
mHealth diabetes support intervention → Diabetes self-management behaviors
mHealth diabetes support intervention → Diabetes self-management behaviors
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 TrackerDiabetes social support
mHealth diabetes support intervention → Diabetes social support
mHealth diabetes support intervention → Diabetes social support
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 TrackerDiastolic blood pressure
mHealth diabetes support intervention → Diastolic blood pressure
mHealth diabetes support intervention → Diastolic 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 TrackerEvidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Strong
- Score 79 · Based on 3 studies
- ImpactScore™
- 58
- Slightly Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- 35
- mixed
Supporting studies: Based on 3 studies
Add to Evidence TrackerHDL cholesterol
mHealth diabetes support intervention → HDL cholesterol
mHealth diabetes support intervention → HDL cholesterol
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 TrackerLDL cholesterol
mHealth diabetes support intervention → LDL cholesterol
mHealth diabetes support intervention → LDL cholesterol
Evidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Moderate
- Score 69 · Based on 2 studies
- ImpactScore™
- 50
- Neutral
- ConsistencyScore™
- 35
- mixed
Supporting studies: Based on 2 studies
Add to Evidence TrackerQuality of life
mHealth diabetes support intervention → Quality of life
mHealth diabetes support intervention → Quality of life
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 TrackerEvidence 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 TrackerSystolic blood pressure
mHealth diabetes support intervention → Systolic blood pressure
mHealth diabetes support intervention → 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 TrackerTotal cholesterol
mHealth diabetes support intervention → Total cholesterol
mHealth diabetes support intervention → Total cholesterol
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 TrackerTriglycerides
mHealth diabetes support intervention → Triglycerides
mHealth diabetes support intervention → Triglycerides
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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Evidence Suggest
- Hemoglobin A1c decreased by 0.79 percentage points, indicating improved blood glucose control.
- No significant changes in blood pressure or cholesterol levels were observed.
- The intervention's effectiveness in other health outcomes remains unclear.
Who this applies to
- Adults aged 18 and older with type 2 diabetes.
- Individuals seeking mobile health support for diabetes management.
Keep in Mind
- The intervention primarily impacted blood glucose levels, not other health metrics.
- Findings may not apply to younger populations or those with different diabetes types.
- Further studies are needed to explore long-term effects and generalizability.
Between the Lines
- The study did not show significant changes in several other health metrics.
- Results may not be generalizable to all populations with type 2 diabetes.
- The sample size and duration may limit the robustness of the findings.
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This study contributes to evidence on mHealth Diabetes Support Interventions and HbA1c, mHealth Diabetes Support Interventions and Adipokine and Angiogenic Markers.
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Behavioral & Lifestyle
mHealth Diabetes Support Interventions → HbA1c
Behavioral & Lifestyle
Evidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Strong
- Score 79 · Based on 3 studies
- ImpactScore™
- 58
- Slightly Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- 35
- mixed
Supporting studies: Based on 3 studies
View evidenceBehavioral & Lifestyle
mHealth Diabetes Support Interventions → Adipokine and Angiogenic Markers
Behavioral & Lifestyle
Evidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Moderate
- Score 69 · Based on 2 studies
- ImpactScore™
- 50
- Neutral
- ConsistencyScore™
- 35
- mixed
Supporting studies: Based on 2 studies
View evidenceBehavioral & Lifestyle
mHealth Diabetes Support Interventions → Blood Pressure
Behavioral & Lifestyle
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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Curated evidence collections and hubs this study is part of.
HbA1c Evidence Hub
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3 studies
outcome_hubMeasures HbA1c as a key outcome.
mHealth Diabetes Support Interventions Evidence Hub
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3 studies
intervention_hubContributes to mHealth Diabetes Support Interventions evidence base.
Adipokine and Angiogenic Markers Evidence Hub
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2 studies
outcome_hubMeasures Adipokine and Angiogenic Markers as a key outcome.
Blood Pressure Evidence Hub
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outcome_hubMeasures Blood Pressure as a key outcome.
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Questions answered by this study
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Does mHealth Diabetes Support Interventions improve HbA1c?
Strong Evidence
mHealth Diabetes Support Interventions may improve HbA1c.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
HbA1c
EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 79.0 | weak positive | ConsistencyScore™ Mixed | 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 mHealth Diabetes Support Interventions improve diabetes management self-efficacy?
Moderate Evidence
mHealth Diabetes Support Interventions may improve Diabetes Management Self-Efficacy.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
Diabetes management self-efficacy
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | neutral | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
- 2
Diabetes self-management behaviors
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | neutral | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a small number of supporting studies and should be interpreted cautiously.
Limitations
- Only a small number of supporting studies are available.
- Population details are unavailable.
Does mHealth Diabetes Support Interventions improve adipokine and angiogenic markers?
Moderate Evidence
Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of mHealth Diabetes Support Interventions for Adipokine and Angiogenic Markers.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are mixed and should be interpreted cautiously.
Evidence caveat: The available evidence reports mixed findings.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
LDL cholesterol
EvidenceScore™ Moderate | EvidenceScore™ 69.0 | neutral | ConsistencyScore™ Mixed | 1 study
- 2
HDL cholesterol
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | neutral | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
- 3
Total cholesterol
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | neutral | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is cautious because the available studies report mixed findings.
Limitations
- Only a small number of supporting studies are available.
- Population details are unavailable.
Does mHealth Diabetes Support Interventions improve quality of life outcomes?
Emerging Evidence
Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of mHealth Diabetes Support Interventions for Quality of Life Outcomes.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
Quality of life
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.
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