Last updated August 29, 2026
Key finding
Weight decreased more in the video education group than the control group.
This study compared video tele-education and in-person education on dietary compliance in T2DM patients, finding both methods effective in improving health outcomes.
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Moderate
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RCTs
Follow-up
Short-Term (≤3 mo)
Risk of bias
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Study focus
This study compared video tele-education and in-person education on dietary compliance in T2DM patients, finding both methods effective in improving health outcomes.
This study highlights the potential of video tele-education as a viable alternative to traditional in-person education for managing dietary compliance in T2DM patients. As telehealth becomes increasingly important, understanding its effectiveness can help healthcare providers offer flexible, accessible education options that improve patient outcomes.
Limited generalizability due to specific population characteristics. Potential biases in self-reported dietary compliance. Short follow-up duration may not capture long-term effects.
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Shahram M, Mojtaba M, Mina J. Video tele-education is as effective as in-person education on dietary regimen compliance in patients with T2DM. BMC Endocrine Disorders. 2022;22:116. doi:10.1186/s12902-022-01032-4
Weight decreased by an average of -2.38 kg in the video education group (p=0.001).
Total Cholesterol decreased by -10.5 mg/dL in the video education group (p=0.022).
HbA1c decreased by -0.84% in the video education group (p=0.001).
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This study contributes evidence to Control Group Usual Activity, DSMES, Remote multiprofessional educational program and Fasting blood sugar (FBS), HbA1c, High-density lipoprotein, and 5 more.
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The primary outcomes reported in this study.
Control Group Usual Activity → Fasting blood sugar (FBS)
Control Group Usual Activity → Fasting blood sugar (FBS)
Control Group Usual Activity → High-density lipoprotein
Control Group Usual Activity → High-density lipoprotein
Control Group Usual Activity → LDL cholesterol
Control Group Usual Activity → LDL cholesterol
Control Group Usual Activity → Total cholesterol
Control Group Usual Activity → Total cholesterol
Control Group Usual Activity → Triglycerides
Control Group Usual Activity → Triglycerides
Control Group Usual Activity → Very-low-density lipoprotein cholesterol
Control Group Usual Activity → Very-low-density lipoprotein cholesterol
Control Group Usual Activity → Weight change
Control Group Usual Activity → Weight change
DSMES → Very-low-density lipoprotein cholesterol
DSMES → Very-low-density lipoprotein cholesterol
Remote multiprofessional educational program → Fasting blood sugar (FBS)
Remote multiprofessional educational program → Fasting blood sugar (FBS)
Remote multiprofessional educational program → HbA1c
Remote multiprofessional educational program → HbA1c
Remote multiprofessional educational program → High-density lipoprotein
Remote multiprofessional educational program → High-density lipoprotein
Remote multiprofessional educational program → Total cholesterol
Remote multiprofessional educational program → Total cholesterol
Remote multiprofessional educational program → Triglycerides
Remote multiprofessional educational program → Triglycerides
Remote multiprofessional educational program → Very-low-density lipoprotein cholesterol
Remote multiprofessional educational program → Very-low-density lipoprotein cholesterol
Remote multiprofessional educational program → Weight change
Remote multiprofessional educational program → Weight change
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This study contributes to evidence on Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs and HbA1c, Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs and HbA1c.
This study contributes to the evidence on the following intervention-outcome relationships.
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Measures HbA1c as a key outcome.
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Measures Adipokine and Angiogenic Markers as a key outcome.
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Contributes to Control Group Usual Activity evidence base.
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Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs may improve Fasting Glucose.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are mixed and should be interpreted cautiously.
Ranked evidence signals
Fasting blood sugar (FBS)
EvidenceScore™ Moderate | EvidenceScore™ 69.0 | neutral | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is cautious because the available studies report mixed findings.
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Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs may improve Adipokine and Angiogenic Markers.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are generally consistent across studies.
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Total cholesterol
EvidenceScore™ Moderate | EvidenceScore™ 69.0 | moderate positive | ConsistencyScore™ Mixed | 1 study
Triglycerides
EvidenceScore™ Moderate | EvidenceScore™ 69.0 | moderate positive | ConsistencyScore™ Mixed | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on 11 supporting studies with generally consistent results and a positive effect signal.
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Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs may improve HbA1c.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are generally consistent across studies.
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HbA1c
EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 86.1 | moderate positive | ConsistencyScore™ Generally Consistent | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on 41 supporting studies with generally consistent results and a positive effect signal.
Limitations
Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs appears to improve Body Weight.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.
Ranked evidence signals
Weight change
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on 13 supporting studies with consistent results and a positive effect signal.
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