Trial reportBMJ open diabetes research & care2020
Can autonomy support have an effect on type 2 diabetes glycemic control? Results of a cluster randomized controlled trial.
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- Promoting community engagement in type 2 diabetes management: a systematic review and meta-analysis of community-based participatory research interventions.BMC public health · 2026Pooled it
- Self-determination theory interventions versus usual care in people with diabetes: a systematic review with meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis.Systematic reviews · 2023Pooled it
- Effectiveness of a Health Coaching Intervention for Patient-Family Dyads to Improve Outcomes Among Adults With Diabetes: A Randomized Clinical Trial.JAMA network open · 2022Trial
- Understanding Preferences for Weight Loss Diets Amongst Patients With a Diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes.Journal of human nutrition and dietetics : the official journal of the British Dietetic Association · 2025Article
- Lifestyle Interventions for Treatment and Remission of Type 2 Diabetes and Prediabetes in Adults: A Clinical Practice Guideline From the American College of Lifestyle Medicine.American journal of lifestyle medicine · 2025Article
- Self-Determination Theory and Quality of Life of Adults with Diabetes: A Scoping Review.Journal of diabetes research · 2023Article
- Modified e-Delphi Process for the Selection of Patient-Reported Outcome Measures for Children and Families With Type 1 Diabetes Using Continuous Glucose Monitors: Delphi Study.JMIR diabetes · 2022Article
- Factors Related to Diabetes Self-Management Among Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: A Chinese Cross-Sectional Survey Based on Self-Determination Theory and Social Support Theory.Patient preference and adherence · 2022Article
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Abstract
objectivesTo assess whether social support or autonomy support intervention for patients with type 2 diabetes can achieve glycemic control at the end of intervention, and to test whether the glycemic control effect can be maintained for a long time. RESEARCH DESIGN AND
methodsIn this cluster randomized controlled trial, 18 community healthcare stations (CHSs) were randomized to the following: (1) usual care group (UCG) offering regular public health management services, (2) social support group (SSG) providing 3-month social support intervention based on problem solving principles, and (3) autonomy support group (ASG) offering 3-month autonomy support intervention based on self-determination theory. A total of 364 patients registered in the CHSs were enrolled into either of the three groups. The primary outcome was hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c), and secondary outcomes were diabetes self-management (DSM) behaviors. Assessment was conducted at baseline and at 3 and 6 months.
resultsPatients in ASG achieved better HbA1c reduction at the end of intervention (0.53% or 7.23 mmol/mol, p
conclusionsAutonomy support for patients with type 2 diabetes could help achieve glycemic control at the end of intervention and successfully maintain it up to 6 months. These findings indicate that autonomy support has positive long-term effects on DSM behaviors and glycemic control and can be recommended in future diabetes intervention programs. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER: ChiCTR1900024354.
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