Effectiveness of behavioural economics‐based financial incentives and social feedback on glycaemic control and physical activity in adults with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes: A randomised control trial
Authors' conclusion
Financial incentive and social comparison feedback improved physical activity in people newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes but were insufficient to achieve a significant improvement in glycaemic control.
Study context
- Population
- Adults with newly diagnosed T2D
- Participants
- 99 adults
- Comparison
- Loss-framed financial incentive (FI) or financial incentive plus social comparison feedback (FS) vs control
Methodological detailspragmatic, three-arm, 6-month intervention and 3-month post-intervention follow-up
- Pragmatic
- Three-arm
- 6-month intervention and 3-month post-intervention follow-up
Primary result
As reported in the abstract
HbA1c, weight, cholesterol, TG · 6 and 9 months
- No significant decreases in HbA1c, weight, cholesterol or TG in incentive groups vs control at 6 or 9 months
- ITT analysis with multiple imputation and generalised estimating equations (GEE)
Further findings
Baseline HbA1c
| Outcome | Estimate | P value |
|---|---|---|
| Step count · 6 monthsFI vs Control | difference +1283 steps/day | P < 0.001 |
| Step count · 6 monthsFS vs Control | difference +1545 steps/day | P < 0.001 |
| Physical activity · 6 monthsFS vs Control | difference +774 MET-minutes/week | P < 0.001 |
Original publication
Effectiveness of behavioural economics‐based financial incentives and social feedback on glycaemic control and physical activity in adults with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes: A randomised control trial. Diabetes Obes Metab. Published 9 February 2026. doi:10.
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