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MyPlan 2.0 improves physical activity in adults with type 2 diabetes.

Last updated August 29, 2026

Key finding

In RCT 1, the PA intervention group showed an increase in accelerometer-measured moderate physical activity (P = .05).

The MyPlan 2.0 intervention aimed to enhance physical activity and reduce sedentary behavior in adults with Type 2 diabetes, showing promising results in several outcomes.

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EvidenceScore™

Moderate

Study type

RCTs

Follow-up

Extended (5–20+ y)

Risk of bias

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Study focus

The MyPlan 2.0 intervention aimed to enhance physical activity and reduce sedentary behavior in adults with Type 2 diabetes, showing promising results in several outcomes.

Clinical relevance

Improving physical activity and reducing sedentary behavior are crucial for managing Type 2 diabetes. This intervention could help individuals make sustainable lifestyle changes that enhance their health and well-being, potentially leading to better diabetes management and reduced risk of complications.

Keep in mind

The effectiveness of the intervention remains unclear for some outcomes. The study may have limited generalizability due to specific population characteristics. Sample size and diversity were not detailed, which could affect results.

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Journal Reference

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Gunther E, David G, Minh HN, et al. MyPlan 2.0: A Self-Regulation-Based eHealth and mHealth Intervention to Improve Physical Activity and Reduce Sedentary Behavior in Adults with Type 2 Diabetes. Journal of Medical Internet Research. 2019;21(8):e13363. doi:10.2196/13363

Main Effects

The PA intervention group showed a 61.98 min/day increase in accelerometer-measured moderate physical activity (P = 0.05).

The SB intervention group showed a 1.23 breaks/day increase in accelerometer-assessed breaks from sedentary time (P = 0.005).

The PA intervention group reported a 10.34 min/day increase in self-reported total physical activity (P = 0.003).

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Evidence Context

This study contributes evidence to MyPlan 2.0 and Accelerometer-measured moderate-to-vigorous physical activity, Bone mineral density (BMD) at femoral neck, Physical activity level (MET-minutes per week), and 1 more.

Primary intervention

MyPlan 2.0

Primary outcomes

  • Accelerometer-measured moderate-to-vigorous physical activity
  • Bone mineral density (BMD) at femoral neck
  • Physical activity level (MET-minutes per week)

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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 4 evidence relationships
  • Includes primary outcome data
  • Linked to 3 direct semantic evidence topics

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Primary evidence

Evidence topic

Bone Mineral Density

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Related evidence

Evidence topic

Physical Activity Levels

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Core evidence

Study findings

The primary outcomes reported in this study.

Accelerometer-measured moderate-to-vigorous physical activity

MyPlan 2.0 → Accelerometer-measured moderate-to-vigorous physical activity

MyPlan 2.0 → Accelerometer-measured moderate-to-vigorous physical activity

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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Bone mineral density (BMD) at femoral neck

MyPlan 2.0 → Bone mineral density (BMD) at femoral neck

MyPlan 2.0 → Bone mineral density (BMD) at femoral neck

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
Add to Evidence Tracker

Physical activity level (MET-minutes per week)

MyPlan 2.0 → Physical activity level (MET-minutes per week)

MyPlan 2.0 → Physical activity level (MET-minutes per week)

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
Add to Evidence Tracker

Self-reported time spent sitting

MyPlan 2.0 → Self-reported time spent sitting

MyPlan 2.0 → Self-reported time spent sitting

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

Evidence Suggest

  • Participants in the PA group increased moderate physical activity by 61.98 min/day.
  • The SB group took 1.23 more breaks from sedentary time daily.
  • Self-reported total physical activity increased by 10.34 min/day in the PA group.
who this applies

Who this applies to

  • Adults diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes.
  • Individuals looking to improve physical activity and reduce sedentary behavior.
keep in mind

Keep in Mind

  • Results may not apply to all adults with Type 2 diabetes due to specific inclusion criteria.
  • The study's findings are based on self-reported and accelerometer data, which may have biases.
  • Long-term effects of the intervention were not assessed in this study.
between the lines

Between the Lines

  • The effectiveness of the intervention remains unclear for some outcomes.
  • The study may have limited generalizability due to specific population characteristics.
  • Sample size and diversity were not detailed, which could affect results.

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Relationships organized using the Dediabetes Evidence Intelligence™ framework.

This study contributes to evidence on MyPlan 2.0 and Accelerometer-measured moderate-to-vigorous physical activity, MyPlan 2.0 and Bone Mineral Density.

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Does MyPlan 2.0 improve accelerometer-measured moderate-to-vigorous physical activity?

Emerging Evidence

MyPlan 2.0 appears to improve Accelerometer-measured moderate-to-vigorous physical activity.

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

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Accelerometer-measured moderate-to-vigorous physical activity

    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.
  • Consistency cannot yet be determined.
  • Population details are unavailable.
1 supporting studyUpdated: Aug 2026

Does MyPlan 2.0 improve bone mineral density (bmd) at femoral neck?

Emerging Evidence

MyPlan 2.0 appears to improve Bone mineral density (BMD) at femoral neck.

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

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Bone mineral density (BMD) at femoral neck

    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.
  • Consistency cannot yet be determined.
  • Population details are unavailable.
1 supporting studyUpdated: Aug 2026

Does MyPlan 2.0 improve physical activity level (met-minutes per week)?

Emerging Evidence

MyPlan 2.0 appears to improve Physical activity level (MET-minutes per week).

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

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Physical activity level (MET-minutes per week)

    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.
  • Consistency cannot yet be determined.
  • Population details are unavailable.
1 supporting studyUpdated: Aug 2026

Does MyPlan 2.0 improve self-reported time spent sitting?

Emerging Evidence

Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of MyPlan 2.0 for Self-reported time spent sitting.

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

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Self-reported time spent sitting

    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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