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However, the extent to which these benefits vary across different age groups remains unclear. This study evaluated the effectiveness of a CHW-led multidimensional diabetes intervention in reducing HbA1c across age groups.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Research Design and Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>We conducted a retrospective analysis of 10 studies (n\u2009=\u2009301) that focused on low-income Hispanic adults with or at risk for type 2 diabetes. The intervention included CHW-participant coaching via mobile Health (mHealth), monthly CHW-led group education, and bidirectional mHealth feedback among participants, CHWs, and clinicians. Outcomes included HbA1c changes from baseline to 6 months and an analysis of CHW-participant conversation data.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>HbA1c levels improved across all age groups from baseline to 6 months, with statistically significant reductions observed in individuals aged 40-66 years (p\u2009&amp;lt;\u2009.05). As age increased from 40 to 49 years (n\u2009=\u200978), HbA1c reductions ranged from \u22120.83% to \u22121.18% (p\u2009=\u2009.013 to p\u2009&amp;lt;\u2009.001). By age 50-65 years (n\u2009=\u2009182), the trend reversed, with smaller improvements observed as age increased (\u22121.16% to \u22120.61%, p\u2009&amp;lt;\u2009.001 to p\u2009=\u2009.016). Beyond 65 years (n\u2009=\u200927), HbA1c changes plateaued and were not statistically significant. Medication-related concerns were more prevalent among adults \u226565 years (73.7%) compared to those &amp;lt;65 years (44.1%) (p\u2009=\u2009.014).<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Discussion and Implications<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>HbA1c improved across all ages except in older adults, suggesting that age may play a role in intervention effectiveness. 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