Last updated June 11, 2026
Key finding
adjusted between-group difference in change was +42.4 m [95% CI: 20.3 to 64.5], and the group × time interaction was statistically significant (< 0.001)
This study tested monthly physiotherapist-led exercise guidance supported by wearable device feedback in people with type 2 diabetes, including diabetic kidney disease. Over six months, the intervention group walked farther and had lower HbA1c than the standard care group, while kidney filtration did not clearly change.
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Moderate
Study type
Non-randomized controlled trial
Follow-up
Medium-Term (3–12 mo)
Risk of bias
Some Concerns
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This study tested monthly physiotherapist-led exercise guidance supported by wearable device feedback in people with type 2 diabetes, including diabetic kidney disease. Over six months, the intervention group walked farther and had lower HbA1c than the standard care group, while kidney filtration did not clearly change.
Exercise programs can be hard to sustain in routine diabetes care, especially when kidney disease is present. This study suggests that combining wearable feedback with periodic professional guidance may be a practical outpatient model. The findings are promising, but the study was small, single-center, and apparently non-randomized.
Small single-center study with 45 per-protocol completers. Allocation is described, but randomization is not clearly reported in the excerpts. Secondary outcomes were exploratory and not formally adjusted for multiple comparisons. Follow-up was limited to six months.
↑ 6-minute walk distance: adjusted between-group change +42.4 m at six months
↓ HbA1c: greater reduction in the intervention group than standard care
↔ eGFR: no clear short-term kidney filtration effect
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This study contributes evidence to Exercise therapy and 6-minute walk distance, Adverse events incidence, Estimated glomerular filtration rate, and 3 more.
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Exercise therapy
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Exercise therapy → 6-minute walk distance
Exercise therapy → 6-minute walk distance
Exercise therapy → Adverse events incidence
Exercise therapy → Adverse events incidence
Exercise therapy → Estimated glomerular filtration rate
Exercise therapy → Estimated glomerular filtration rate
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This study contributes to evidence on Exercise therapy and HbA1c, Exercise therapy and Cardiovascular Outcomes.
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Contributes to Exercise therapy evidence base.
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Measures HbA1c as a key outcome.
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Exercise therapy may improve HbA1c.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.
Ranked evidence signals
HbA1c
EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 81.3 | moderate positive | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
Exercise therapy appears to improve 6-minute walk distance.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
6-minute walk distance
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 58.5 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
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Exercise therapy may improve Adverse events incidence.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
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Adverse events incidence
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 58.5 | weak positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
Exercise therapy may improve Estimated glomerular filtration rate.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
Estimated glomerular filtration rate
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 58.5 | weak positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
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