Last updated August 16, 2026
Key finding
Participants reported a decrease in psychological distress after using the app.
This study explored the feasibility and user experiences of the MyDiaMate app for adults with diabetes, revealing improvements in psychological distress and self-efficacy.
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Moderate
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Non-randomized CT
Follow-up
Medium-Term (3–12 mo)
Risk of bias
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This study explored the feasibility and user experiences of the MyDiaMate app for adults with diabetes, revealing improvements in psychological distress and self-efficacy.
These findings suggest that digital self-help tools like MyDiaMate can play a role in improving mental health and self-management skills in diabetes care. By addressing psychological aspects, such tools may enhance overall well-being and potentially lead to better health outcomes for individuals managing diabetes.
The study design was non-randomized, limiting causal inferences. The sample size and demographic details were not specified, affecting generalizability. No significant changes were observed in physiological outcomes like blood sugar levels.
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Linda TM, Maartje DW, Hans K, Frank JS. Feasibility and user experiences of a web-based self-help app for adults with diabetes. Internet Interventions. 2021;25:100414. doi:10.1016/j.invent.2021.100414
Participants reported a decrease in psychological distress after using the app.
Participants reported a decrease in stress scores after using the app.
Participants reported a decrease in fatigue severity scores after using the app.
Participants reported an increase in self-efficacy regarding diabetes management after using the app.
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This study contributes evidence to MyDiaMate and Diabetes management self-efficacy, Fatigue Severity Scale Score, Psychological Distress, and 3 more.
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MyDiaMate → Diabetes management self-efficacy
MyDiaMate → Diabetes management self-efficacy
MyDiaMate → Fatigue Severity Scale Score
MyDiaMate → Fatigue Severity Scale Score
MyDiaMate → Time spent in hyperglycaemic range
MyDiaMate → Time spent in hyperglycaemic range
MyDiaMate → Time spent in hypoglycaemic range
MyDiaMate → Time spent in hypoglycaemic range
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This study contributes to evidence on MyDiaMate and Fatigue Severity Scale Score, MyDiaMate and Diabetes Management Self-Efficacy.
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MyDiaMate appears to improve diabetes management self-efficacy.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
Diabetes management self-efficacy
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 58.5 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
MyDiaMate appears to improve fatigue severity scale score.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
Fatigue Severity Scale Score
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 58.5 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
MyDiaMate appears to improve psychological distress.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
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Psychological Distress
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 58.5 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
MyDiaMate appears to improve stress score.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
Stress score
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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