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Blood glucose
Mobile educational platform → Blood glucose
Mobile educational platform → Blood glucose
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Research Summary
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Mobile platforms enhance diabetes management in nephrotic syndrome patients.
Key finding
Fasting blood glucose decreased from 5.50 ± 0.56 to 5.22 ± 0.60 mmol/L.
This study evaluated the impact of mobile educational platforms on glycemic control in patients with nephrotic syndrome and steroid-induced diabetes mellitus, finding significant improvements in treatment adherence and blood glucose levels.
Evidence strength
Moderate confidence
Study type
RCTs
Follow-up
Medium-Term (3–12 mo)
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Population
Young Adult (19–39), Middle Aged (40-64), Male, Female, Asia-Pacific (APAC), with T2 Diabetes
Intervention
Mobile educational platform
Study type
RCTs
Follow-up
Medium-Term (3–12 mo)
Primary outcome
Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)
Comparator
Standard care
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Study focus
This study evaluated the impact of mobile educational platforms on glycemic control in patients with nephrotic syndrome and steroid-induced diabetes mellitus, finding significant improvements in treatment adherence and blood glucose levels.
Clinical relevance
Improving glycemic control and treatment adherence is crucial for patients with nephrotic syndrome and steroid-induced diabetes mellitus, as it can lead to better health outcomes and reduce the risk of complications. This study highlights the potential of mobile technology as a valuable tool in diabetes management, offering a scalable solution that can be integrated into routine care.
Keep in mind
Limited sample size may affect generalizability. Short duration of the study may not capture long-term effects. Potential biases in self-reported adherence data.
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Zhimin Y, Zhicheng T, Minna S, Jing Z, Haizhu H, Xin L. The use of mobile educational platforms significantly improves glycemic control and treatment adherence in patients with nephrotic syndrome and steroid-induced diabetes mellitus. BMC Endocrine Disorders. 2025;25:118. doi:10.1186/s12902-024-01802-2
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Main Effects
Fasting Plasma Glucose decreased by 0.28 mmol/L (p=0.03).
Post-breakfast blood glucose decreased by 0.53 mmol/L (p=0.011).
Self-management efficacy improved by 0.27 score (p=0.02).
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Evidence Context
This study contributes evidence to Mobile educational platform and Blood glucose, Diabetes management self-efficacy, Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG), and 2 more.
This study contributes evidence to
Primary intervention
Mobile educational platform
Primary outcomes
- Blood glucose
- Diabetes management self-efficacy
- Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)
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Relationships
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Moderate contributionModerate confidenceNetwork score: 68
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Evidence pairs
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Why it is useful
- Contributes to 5 evidence relationships
- Includes primary outcome data
- Linked to 2 direct semantic evidence topics
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Study findings
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Diabetes management self-efficacy
Mobile educational platform → Diabetes management self-efficacy
Mobile educational platform → Diabetes management self-efficacy
Evidence profile
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Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)
Mobile educational platform → Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)
Mobile educational platform → Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)
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Postprandial blood glucose
Mobile educational platform → Postprandial blood glucose
Mobile educational platform → Postprandial blood glucose
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Treatment adherence
Mobile educational platform → Treatment adherence
Mobile educational platform → Treatment adherence
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Evidence Suggest
- Fasting plasma glucose reduced from 5.50 to 5.22 mmol/L.
- Post-lunch blood glucose decreased by 0.30 mmol/L.
- Patient adherence improved by 25% in the intervention group.
Who this applies to
- Patients diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome.
- Individuals with steroid-induced diabetes mellitus.
Keep in Mind
- Results may not apply to populations outside the study demographics.
- The effectiveness of the mobile platform may vary with user engagement.
- Further research is needed to assess long-term benefits.
Between the Lines
- Limited sample size may affect generalizability.
- Short duration of the study may not capture long-term effects.
- Potential biases in self-reported adherence data.
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Does Mobile educational platform improve postprandial blood glucose?
Emerging Evidence
Mobile educational platform appears to improve Postprandial blood glucose.
ConsensusScore™: Results are consistent across studies.
Ranked evidence signals
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Postprandial blood glucose
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 51.7 | strong positive | ConsensusScore™ 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.
Does Mobile educational platform improve blood glucose?
Emerging Evidence
Mobile educational platform appears to improve Blood glucose.
ConsensusScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
Blood glucose
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 51.7 | strong positive | 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 Mobile educational platform improve diabetes management self-efficacy?
Emerging Evidence
Mobile educational platform appears to improve Diabetes management self-efficacy.
ConsensusScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
Diabetes management self-efficacy
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 51.7 | strong positive | 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 Mobile educational platform improve fasting plasma glucose (fpg)?
Emerging Evidence
Mobile educational platform appears to improve Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG).
ConsensusScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 51.7 | strong positive | 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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