A 12-month mHealth low-carbohydrate dietary intervention improved clinical and psychosocial outcomes in people with type 2 diabetes
Authors' conclusion
The Defeat Diabetes mHealth LCD intervention resulted in improvements in glycaemic control, cardiometabolic health markers, and self-reported outcomes over 12 months. Positive feedback highlights the value of incorporating LCD-based digital tools into routine T2D management in primary care.
Study context
- Population
- People with T2D referred via general practitioners; mean age 59 ± 11 years, 55 females87 completed 12 months
- Participants
- 99 people
- Outcome
- HbA1c change
- Follow-up
- 12 months
Methodological detailsUnivariate regression models used to examine changes
- Univariate regression models used to examine changes
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
Significant reduction in HbA1c
−0.9%
95% CI −1.2 to −0.6
Further findings
Cardiometabolic markers · 12 months
- Significant reductions in systolic and diastolic blood pressure, TG and liver enzymes (ALT and GGT)
- Waist circumference and other cardiometabolic risk markers improved significantly
Participant-reported outcomes · 12 months
- Improved perceived health status and self-efficacy, reduced diabetes related distress
- High satisfaction with the mHealth application among participants and general practitioners (GPs)
Original publication
A 12-month mHealth low-carbohydrate dietary intervention improved clinical and psychosocial outcomes in people with type 2 diabetes. Diabetes Res Clin Pract. Published 4 November 2025. doi:10.
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