Key finding
The intervention group had lowered their daily intake of saturated fat by 4.1 grams (β = -4.1, 95%CI: -7.9, -0.2).
This study evaluated the impact of a smartphone-based dietary education intervention on diet quality and cardiometabolic risk markers in individuals with type 2 diabetes, revealing significant reductions in fat intake and triglyceride 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
Smartphone-based dietary education
Study type
RCTs
Follow-up
Medium-Term (3–12 mo)
Primary outcome
Overall diet quality
Comparator
Regular care only
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Study focus
This study evaluated the impact of a smartphone-based dietary education intervention on diet quality and cardiometabolic risk markers in individuals with type 2 diabetes, revealing significant reductions in fat intake and triglyceride levels.
Improving diet quality and reducing cardiometabolic risk markers are crucial for managing type 2 diabetes. This study suggests that smartphone-based interventions can be an effective tool for dietary education, potentially leading to better health outcomes for patients.
The effectiveness of the intervention remains unclear due to limited data. The sample size and demographic characteristics may limit generalizability. Potential confounding factors were not fully accounted for.
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Linnea S, Essi H, Anna D, Ylva TL, Stephanie EB. Effect of a smartphone-based dietary education intervention on diet quality and cardiometabolic risk markers in people with type 2 diabetes: a randomized controlled trial. Nutrition Journal. 2025;24:2. doi:10.1186/s12937-024-01069-2
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The control group increased their overall diet quality score by 1.6 points compared to the intervention group.
The intervention group reduced their saturated fat intake by 4.1 grams daily.
The intervention group lowered their unsaturated fat intake by 6.9 grams daily.
The intervention group had lower serum triglycerides levels by 0.33 mmol/L compared to controls.
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This study contributes evidence to mHealth dietary education intervention and Daily intake of saturated fat in grams, Daily intake of unsaturated fat in grams, Overall diet quality measured using Nordic Nutrition Recommendation score, and 1 more.
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mHealth dietary education intervention → Daily intake of saturated fat in grams
mHealth dietary education intervention → Daily intake of saturated fat in grams
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mHealth dietary education intervention → Daily intake of unsaturated fat in grams
mHealth dietary education intervention → Daily intake of unsaturated fat in grams
Evidence profile
mHealth dietary education intervention → Overall diet quality measured using Nordic Nutrition Recommendation score
mHealth dietary education intervention → Overall diet quality measured using Nordic Nutrition Recommendation score
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mHealth dietary education intervention → Triglycerides
mHealth dietary education intervention → Triglycerides
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This study contributes to evidence on mHealth dietary education intervention and Daily intake of saturated fat in grams, mHealth dietary education intervention and Adipokine and Angiogenic Markers.
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Measures Daily intake of saturated fat in grams as a key outcome.
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mHealth dietary education intervention appears to improve Daily intake of saturated fat in grams.
ConsensusScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
Daily intake of saturated fat in grams
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 51.7 | strong positive | ConsensusScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
mHealth dietary education intervention appears to improve Daily intake of unsaturated fat in grams.
ConsensusScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
Daily intake of unsaturated fat in grams
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 51.7 | strong positive | ConsensusScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
mHealth dietary education intervention appears to improve Triglycerides.
ConsensusScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
Triglycerides
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 51.7 | strong positive | ConsensusScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of mHealth dietary education intervention for Overall diet quality measured using Nordic Nutrition Recommendation score.
ConsensusScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
Overall diet quality measured using Nordic Nutrition Recommendation score
EvidenceScore™ Limited | EvidenceScore™ 34.2 | neutral | ConsensusScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
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