Board game beats boredom: new study tests fun way to tackle diabetes anxiety
NCT ID NCT07195188
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether playing a board game called 'Let's Learn Diabetes' could lower anxiety and help people with type 2 diabetes better follow their insulin treatment. 72 adults aged 40-65 who recently started insulin were randomly assigned to either four weekly game sessions or standard education. Researchers measured anxiety and treatment adherence before and after the program.
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Active substance
Let's Learn Diabetes board game education program
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a fun, low-cost way to help people with diabetes feel less anxious and stick to their insulin treatment.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 72 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The effect may be modest or not last long-term.
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Uşak Eğitim Ve Araştırma Hastanesi
Uşak, Turkey (Türkiye)