Principal Findings
prediabetes, foods/PA, TCM
PREDIABETES
This RCT found that the TCM mHealth group showed better HbAPrevious studies showed that using an mHealth app improved HbAThe TCM dietary and PA advice used in the TCM mHealth app is mainly based on the types of foods/PA to avoid and those to consume/practice based on the individual’s body constitution. Qigong, including belly breathing and Baduanjin, was recommended for all participants since these exercises can improve When compared to the ordinary mHealth app group, the TCM mHealth app group did not differ significantly in improving body constitution and HbAOur study showed that both the TCM and ordinary mHealth app groups exhibited a significant improvement in HbAThis study showed effectiveness of the intervention in HbAIn this study, we found that the TCM mHealth app effectively improved the Finally, the TCM mHealth app group did show significant improvements in body constitution and body energy in our study, while the other two groups did not show changes in these factors over time. These results suggest that medical practitioners could provide the TCM mHealth app to individuals with prediabetes, through which Qigong and a Chinese dietary regimen can improve body energy, body constitution, and HRQOL. Studies with a larger sample size and longer follow-up period are needed to compare the effectiveness of the two different approaches.