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mHealth diabetes support intervention → BMI
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Research Summary
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Mobile health support improves blood glucose levels in type 2 diabetes
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.
Evidence strength
Moderate confidence
Study type
RCTs
Follow-up
Long-Term (1–5 y)
Some Concerns bias
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Population
Young Adult (19–39), Middle Aged (40-64), Male, Female, Asia-Pacific (APAC), with T2 Diabetes
Intervention
mHealth diabetes support intervention
Study type
RCTs
Follow-up
Long-Term (1–5 y)
Primary outcome
Hemoglobin A1c
Comparator
Waiting list control group
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What this paper says
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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
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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
Evidence topics
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Evidence pairs
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Relationships
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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 3 direct semantic evidence topics
Topic contributions
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Study findings
The primary outcomes reported in this study.
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Depression score
mHealth diabetes support intervention → Depression score
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Diabetes management self-efficacy
mHealth diabetes support intervention → Diabetes management self-efficacy
mHealth diabetes support intervention → Diabetes management self-efficacy
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Diabetes medication use change
mHealth diabetes support intervention → Diabetes medication use change
mHealth diabetes support intervention → Diabetes medication use change
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NoneIncreaseAdherence & Engagement
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Diabetes self-care exercise score
mHealth diabetes support intervention → Diabetes self-care exercise score
mHealth diabetes support intervention → Diabetes self-care exercise score
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Diabetes 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
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NoneIncreaseAdherence & Engagement
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Diabetes self-management behaviors
mHealth diabetes support intervention → Diabetes self-management behaviors
mHealth diabetes support intervention → Diabetes self-management behaviors
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Diabetes social support
mHealth diabetes support intervention → Diabetes social support
mHealth diabetes support intervention → Diabetes social support
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Diastolic blood pressure
mHealth diabetes support intervention → Diastolic blood pressure
mHealth diabetes support intervention → Diastolic blood pressure
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HbA1c
mHealth diabetes support intervention → HbA1c
mHealth diabetes support intervention → HbA1c
Evidence profile
StrongDecreaseGlycemic Control
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HDL cholesterol
mHealth diabetes support intervention → HDL cholesterol
mHealth diabetes support intervention → HDL cholesterol
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LDL cholesterol
mHealth diabetes support intervention → LDL cholesterol
mHealth diabetes support intervention → LDL cholesterol
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Quality of life
mHealth diabetes support intervention → Quality of life
mHealth diabetes support intervention → Quality of life
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Stress
mHealth diabetes support intervention → Stress
mHealth diabetes support intervention → Stress
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Systolic blood pressure
mHealth diabetes support intervention → Systolic blood pressure
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Total cholesterol
mHealth diabetes support intervention → Total cholesterol
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Triglycerides
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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 intervention and HbA1c.
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Does mHealth diabetes support intervention improve HbA1c?
Emerging Evidence
mHealth diabetes support intervention may improve HbA1c.
ConsensusScore™: Results are mixed and should be interpreted cautiously.
Evidence caveat: The available evidence reports mixed findings.
Ranked evidence signals
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HbA1c
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 47.1 | moderate positive | ConsensusScore™ Mixed | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is cautious because the available studies report mixed findings.
Limitations
- Only one supporting study is available.
- Population details are unavailable.
Does mHealth diabetes support intervention affect bmi?
Limited Evidence
Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of mHealth diabetes support intervention for BMI.
ConsensusScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
BMI
EvidenceScore™ Limited | EvidenceScore™ 35.4 | neutral | ConsensusScore™ 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.
Does mHealth diabetes support intervention improve depression score?
Limited Evidence
Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of mHealth diabetes support intervention for Depression score.
ConsensusScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
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Depression score
EvidenceScore™ Limited | EvidenceScore™ 35.4 | neutral | ConsensusScore™ 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.
Does mHealth diabetes support intervention improve diabetes management self-efficacy?
Limited Evidence
Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of mHealth diabetes support intervention for Diabetes management self-efficacy.
ConsensusScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
Diabetes management self-efficacy
EvidenceScore™ Limited | EvidenceScore™ 35.4 | neutral | ConsensusScore™ 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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