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prediabetes, TCM
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We developed a TCM mHealth app to incorporate TCM concepts into an mHealth app for individuals with prediabetes. Compared to controls not using the app, the TCM mHealth app appeared to be effective in improving HbAThis study was funded by the Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation (TCRD-TPE-109-05). The publication fee for this manuscript is funded by the National Science and Technology Council, Taiwan (MOST 111-2314-B-A49-011-MY3).Conflicts of Interest: None declared.Definitions of terms in traditional Chinese medicine.Screenshots of the ordinary and TCM mHealth apps.Taxonomy of the behavior change techniques used in the mHealth app.CONSORT-EHEALTH checklist.Comparison of the primary and secondary outcomes among the TCM mHealth app, ordinary mHealth app, and control groups (N=121).Generalized estimating equation models to compare the differences among the three groups, using the control group as the reference.Generalized estimating equation models to compare the outcomes between the TCM mHealth app (n=42) and ordinary mHealth app groups (n=41).