Last updated August 29, 2026
Key finding
Recruitment rate was 71%.
This study evaluated the feasibility and acceptability of the MyHealthAvatar-Diabetes smartphone app for reducing prolonged sitting in individuals with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, showing promising preliminary outcomes.
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Short-Term (≤3 mo)
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This study evaluated the feasibility and acceptability of the MyHealthAvatar-Diabetes smartphone app for reducing prolonged sitting in individuals with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, showing promising preliminary outcomes.
Reducing prolonged sitting is crucial for individuals with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, as it can lead to better health outcomes, including improved glucose control and reduced body fat. This study suggests that smartphone technology can be an effective tool in promoting healthier behaviors in this population.
Effectiveness of the app remains unclear due to preliminary nature of findings. Limited generalizability due to specific population studied. Potential biases in self-reported outcomes.
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Daniel PB, Lucie HM, Feng D, Xu Z, Angel MC. Feasibility and Acceptability of a Self-Regulation Smartphone App for Reducing Prolonged Sitting in People with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM). International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2020;17(12):4414. doi:10.3390/ijerph17124414
Recruitment rate was 71%.
Retention rate was 90%.
Preliminary improvements in breaks in sitting per day.
Preliminary improvements in glucose tolerance.
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This study contributes evidence to MyHealthAvatar-Diabetes smartphone app and 2-hour plasma glucose, Average number of breaks in sitting per day, Body fat percentage reduction, and 8 more.
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MyHealthAvatar-Diabetes smartphone app → 2-hour plasma glucose
MyHealthAvatar-Diabetes smartphone app → 2-hour plasma glucose
MyHealthAvatar-Diabetes smartphone app → Average number of breaks in sitting per day
MyHealthAvatar-Diabetes smartphone app → Average number of breaks in sitting per day
MyHealthAvatar-Diabetes smartphone app → Body fat percentage reduction
MyHealthAvatar-Diabetes smartphone app → Body fat percentage reduction
MyHealthAvatar-Diabetes smartphone app → Change in Positive Affect Score
MyHealthAvatar-Diabetes smartphone app → Change in Positive Affect Score
MyHealthAvatar-Diabetes smartphone app → Improvement in Well-Being
MyHealthAvatar-Diabetes smartphone app → Improvement in Well-Being
MyHealthAvatar-Diabetes smartphone app → Intention score measured before and after intervention
MyHealthAvatar-Diabetes smartphone app → Intention score measured before and after intervention
MyHealthAvatar-Diabetes smartphone app → Negative mood score
MyHealthAvatar-Diabetes smartphone app → Negative mood score
MyHealthAvatar-Diabetes smartphone app → Participant retention at 6 months
MyHealthAvatar-Diabetes smartphone app → Participant retention at 6 months
MyHealthAvatar-Diabetes smartphone app → Physical activity level (MET-minutes per week)
MyHealthAvatar-Diabetes smartphone app → Physical activity level (MET-minutes per week)
MyHealthAvatar-Diabetes smartphone app → Planning for physical activity
MyHealthAvatar-Diabetes smartphone app → Planning for physical activity
MyHealthAvatar-Diabetes smartphone app → Recruitment Rate
MyHealthAvatar-Diabetes smartphone app → Recruitment Rate
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This study contributes to evidence on MyHealthAvatar-Diabetes smartphone app and Postprandial and OGTT Glucose, MyHealthAvatar-Diabetes smartphone app and Body Composition.
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MyHealthAvatar-Diabetes smartphone app appears to improve Average number of breaks in sitting per day.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
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Average number of breaks in sitting per day
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
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MyHealthAvatar-Diabetes smartphone app appears to improve Body fat percentage reduction.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
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Body fat percentage reduction
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
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MyHealthAvatar-Diabetes smartphone app appears to improve Change in Positive Affect Score.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
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Change in Positive Affect Score
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
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MyHealthAvatar-Diabetes smartphone app appears to improve Improvement in Well-Being.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
Improvement in Well-Being
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
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