ArticleArchives of public health = Archives belges de sante publique2025
The effectiveness of a community-based online low-glycaemic index diet and lifestyle recommendations intervention for people with type 2 diabetes: a randomized controlled trial.
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- Instant messaging-based digital health interventions for diabetes management: a domain-structured systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.Frontiers in public health · 2026Pooled it
- Co-modification of corn flour byFrontiers in nutrition · 2026Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe community health workers (CHWs)-led model is an important strategy for managing type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in China. However, existing community-based dietary and health education interventions in diabetes management are insufficient. Meanwhile, emerging mobile health (mHealth) has emerged as a promising tool for improving disease management. Current evidence on the combined efficacy of mHealth technologies and CHWs strategies remains limited.
objectiveThis study evaluates the effectiveness of an online dietary and health education intervention delivered through a tertiary hospital's WeChat official account (WOA) for T2DM patients, examining its influence on glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels, body mass index (BMI), serum lipid profiles, and diabetes-specific quality of life (DSQL).
methodsThis randomized clinical trial was conducted in two community health centers in China, enrolling adults diagnosed with T2DM. Participants were randomly assigned to two groups over 3 months. The control group received standard care, while the intervention group accessed online low glycaemic index (GI) dietary and lifestyle recommendations via the WOA. This group was instructed to monitor blood glucose levels, upload daily dietary photos, review health education notifications, and participate in real-time communication with the diabetes management team via the WOA.
resultsA total of 178 participants were randomized to the control group (mean [SD] age, 57.07 [10.96] years, n = 89) and the intervention group (mean [SD] age, 57.18 [10.61] years, n = 89). After 3 months, significant improvements were observed in the intervention group compared to the control group, with lower HbA1c levels (mean 7.82%, SD 0.43%; p = 0.001), BMI (mean 24.35, SD 1.25 kg/m
conclusionOverall, the WOA-based intervention effectively engages patients in community diabetes management, leading to improved glycemic control, weight reduction, lipid metabolism optimization, and better quality of life.
trial registrationChiCTR2400081045.
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