NoneNo Change
BMI
Telehealth intervention → BMI
Telehealth intervention → BMI
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NoneNo ChangeWeight & Anthropometrics
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Research Summary
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Telehealth intervention shows no significant metabolic improvement in diabetes patients
Key finding
Triglyceride levels from type 1 diabetes group was the only variable that demonstrated improvement with telehealth intervention (66.5% intervention group vs. 86.5% control group; p = 0.05).
This study evaluated the impact of a telehealth intervention on metabolic outcomes in diabetes patients during the COVID-19 pandemic, finding no significant changes in most outcomes except for triglyceride levels in type 1 diabetes patients.
Evidence strength
Moderate confidence
Study type
RCTs
Follow-up
Medium-Term (3–12 mo)
Some Concerns bias
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Study at a glance
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Population
Young Adult (19–39), Middle Aged (40-64), Male, Female, Asia-Pacific (APAC), with T2 Diabetes
Intervention
Telehealth intervention
Study type
RCTs
Follow-up
Medium-Term (3–12 mo)
Primary outcome
HbA1c
Comparator
Standard care without telehealth intervention
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Study focus
This study evaluated the impact of a telehealth intervention on metabolic outcomes in diabetes patients during the COVID-19 pandemic, finding no significant changes in most outcomes except for triglyceride levels in type 1 diabetes patients.
Clinical relevance
Understanding the effectiveness of telehealth interventions is crucial, especially during the pandemic when in-person visits were limited. The findings indicate that while telehealth may not significantly improve overall metabolic outcomes, it could have specific benefits, such as lowering triglyceride levels in certain diabetes patients, which may inform future telehealth strategies.
Keep in mind
Limited sample size may affect generalizability. Results may not apply to populations outside the study's demographic. Lack of significant findings in most outcomes limits conclusions.
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Debora WF, Janine A, Taíse RDC, et al. Impact of a Telehealth Intervention on Metabolic Outcomes in Diabetes Patients During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Primary Care Diabetes. 2022;16(6):745-752. doi:10.1016/j.pcd.2022.09.011
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Main Effects
No significant changes in HbA1c levels for type 1 (8.1% vs. 8.6%; p = 0.11) and type 2 diabetes (8.6% vs. 9.0%; p = 0.09).
Triglyceride levels improved in the type 1 diabetes group (66.5% intervention vs. 86.5% control; p = 0.05).
No significant changes in blood pressure, body weight, BMI, or self-perceptions about diabetes management.
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Evidence Context
This study contributes evidence to Telehealth intervention and BMI, Body weight, Diabetes self-management behaviors, and 3 more.
This study contributes evidence to
Primary intervention
Telehealth intervention
Primary outcomes
- BMI
- Body weight
- Diabetes self-management behaviors
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Relationships
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Moderate contributionModerate confidenceNetwork score: 68
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Related topics
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Evidence pairs
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Why it is useful
- Contributes to 6 evidence relationships
- Includes primary outcome data
- Linked to 3 direct semantic evidence topics
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Study findings
The primary outcomes reported in this study.
NoneNo Change
Body weight
Telehealth intervention → Body weight
Telehealth intervention → Body weight
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NoneNo ChangeWeight & Anthropometrics
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NoneNo Change
Diabetes self-management behaviors
Telehealth intervention → Diabetes self-management behaviors
Telehealth intervention → Diabetes self-management behaviors
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NoneNo ChangeAdherence & Engagement
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NoneNo Change
HbA1c
Telehealth intervention → HbA1c
Telehealth intervention → HbA1c
Evidence profile
NoneNo ChangeGlycemic Control
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NoneNo Change
Systolic blood pressure
Telehealth intervention → Systolic blood pressure
Telehealth intervention → Systolic blood pressure
Evidence profile
NoneNo ChangeMetabolic Health
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StrongDecrease
Triglycerides
Telehealth intervention → Triglycerides
Telehealth intervention → Triglycerides
Evidence profile
StrongDecreaseMetabolic Health
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Evidence Suggest
- No significant change in HbA1c levels (p = 0.11).
- Triglyceride levels decreased significantly in type 1 diabetes (p = 0.05).
- No changes in blood pressure, weight, or BMI.
Who this applies to
- Adults with type 1 diabetes.
- Adults with type 2 diabetes.
Keep in Mind
- The study's findings are specific to the COVID-19 context.
- Telehealth may not be effective for all metabolic outcomes.
- Further research is needed to explore long-term effects.
Between the Lines
- Limited sample size may affect generalizability.
- Results may not apply to populations outside the study's demographic.
- Lack of significant findings in most outcomes limits conclusions.
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Questions answered by this study
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Does Telehealth intervention improve triglycerides?
Emerging Evidence
Telehealth intervention appears to improve Triglycerides.
ConsensusScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
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
- Only one supporting study is available.
- Consistency cannot yet be determined.
- Population details are unavailable.
Does Telehealth intervention affect bmi?
Limited Evidence
Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of Telehealth intervention for BMI.
ConsensusScore™: Results are consistent across studies.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
BMI
EvidenceScore™ Limited | EvidenceScore™ 37.8 | neutral | 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 Telehealth intervention affect body weight?
Limited Evidence
Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of Telehealth intervention for Body weight.
ConsensusScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
Body weight
EvidenceScore™ Limited | EvidenceScore™ 34.2 | 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 Telehealth intervention improve diabetes self-management behaviors?
Limited Evidence
Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of Telehealth intervention for Diabetes self-management behaviors.
ConsensusScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
Diabetes self-management behaviors
EvidenceScore™ Limited | EvidenceScore™ 34.2 | 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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