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Interactive virtual assistant for health promotion among older adults with type 2 diabetes

01.23.26 | JAMA Network

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About The Study: In this randomized clinical trial of older adults with diabetes, participants in the smart speaker group showed significant improvements in mental distress, quality of life, diabetes self-care, and glycemic control. These findings suggest that this easily implemented self-management intervention could enhance health outcomes in this population.

Corresponding Author: To contact the corresponding author, Gabriela Heiden Telo, MD, PhD, email gabriela.telo@pucrs.br .

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(doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2025.53508)

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APA:
JAMA Network. (2026, January 23). Interactive virtual assistant for health promotion among older adults with type 2 diabetes. Brightsurf News. https://www.brightsurf.com/news/8X5DO5P1/interactive-virtual-assistant-for-health-promotion-among-older-adults-with-type-2-diabetes.html
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"Interactive virtual assistant for health promotion among older adults with type 2 diabetes." Brightsurf News, Jan. 23 2026, https://www.brightsurf.com/news/8X5DO5P1/interactive-virtual-assistant-for-health-promotion-among-older-adults-with-type-2-diabetes.html.