Last updated July 12, 2026
Key finding
Time in range improved from 46.6% to 56.9% (P = 0.002)
This study evaluated a virtual diabetes care platform for young adults with type 1 diabetes, finding modest improvements in glycaemic control and reduced social burden.
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Moderate
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Follow-up
Long-Term (1–5 y)
Risk of bias
Some Concerns
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This study evaluated a virtual diabetes care platform for young adults with type 1 diabetes, finding modest improvements in glycaemic control and reduced social burden.
Improving glycaemic control is crucial for young adults with type 1 diabetes to prevent long-term complications. The findings suggest that virtual diabetes care can be a valuable tool for enhancing patient engagement and managing diabetes effectively, especially in a population that may struggle with traditional care methods.
Unclear effectiveness for some outcomes Limited generalizability due to specific population Quality of life measures showed no significant differences
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Rebecka H, Eva T, Jan WE, et al. Virtual diabetes care may enhance engagement and modestly improve glycaemic control in young adults with type 1 diabetes: a randomized controlled trial. BMC Endocrine Disorders. 2026;26:183. doi:10.1186/s12902-026-02371-2
HbA1c decreased from 62.8 to 58.6 mmol/mol (p = 0.051)
Time in range improved from 46.6% to 56.9% (p = 0.002)
Social burden decreased from 4.3 to 0.03 (p = 0.030)
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This study contributes evidence to Remote multiprofessional educational program and HbA1c, Quality of life, Social burden, and 1 more.
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Remote multiprofessional educational program → HbA1c
Remote multiprofessional educational program → HbA1c
Remote multiprofessional educational program → Quality of life
Remote multiprofessional educational program → Quality of life
Remote multiprofessional educational program → Social burden
Remote multiprofessional educational program → Social burden
Remote multiprofessional educational program → Time in range
Remote multiprofessional educational program → Time in range
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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 Quality of Life Outcomes.
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Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs appears to improve Quality of Life Outcomes.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are generally consistent across studies.
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Quality of life
EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 79.0 | weak positive | ConsistencyScore™ Generally Consistent | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on 10 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™ 83.4 | moderate positive | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on 32 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 CGM Time in Range.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are mixed and should be interpreted cautiously.
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Time in range
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is cautious because the available studies report mixed findings.
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Remote multiprofessional educational program appears to improve Social burden.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
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Social burden
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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