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Behavioral Programs for Diabetes Mellitus

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Figure D. Plot of network meta-analysis results <strong>for</strong> HbA 1c<br />

DSME = diabetes self-management education; HbA 1c = hemoglobin A 1c ; HCP = health care practitioner<br />

This plot depicts the results from our network meta-analysis <strong>for</strong> the outcome of HbA 1c (negative values favorable) when<br />

comparing groups (“nodes”) of interventions, with each group differing by at least 1 level in the categories of program<br />

component, intensity, mode of communication, delivery method, and (<strong>for</strong> DSME programs only) delivery personnel. (See Table<br />

A <strong>for</strong> categorization schema.) The factors of program duration, program tailoring, and community engagement were not used <strong>for</strong><br />

the analysis because of overlap in meaning with other factors (e.g., community engagement often attained through use of non–<br />

health care providers) and ability to categorize based on reporting (e.g., tailoring). The dots and lines represent the mean<br />

difference (MDs) and 95% credibility intervals <strong>for</strong> the represented programs relative to usual care; the figure indicates which<br />

MDs meet or exceed our predetermined threshold <strong>for</strong> clinical importance (change of ≥0.4% HbA 1c ).<br />

For the network meta-analysis of BMI, we created nodes using four variables (i.e., program<br />

component, program intensity, method of communication, and method of delivery). Lifestyle<br />

programs resulted in the highest effect sizes <strong>for</strong> BMI. Program intensity appeared to be less<br />

important than method of delivery; providing some in-person delivery appears to be beneficial.<br />

KQ 6. Subgroups <strong>for</strong> Factors Mediating Effectiveness in T2DM<br />

In terms of overall effectiveness at longest followup <strong>for</strong> HbA 1c , participants with suboptimal<br />

glycemic control (≥7% HbA 1c ) appear to benefit more than those with good control (

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