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Although numerous studies have informed intervention development using different theories and models, the diversity of these approaches creates a significant challenge in developing an evidence-based intervention that is adaptable and effective across different population groups.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Objective<\/jats:title>\n This scoping review aims to systematically map and synthesize existing evidence on digital diabetes coaching and to identify critical gaps in the use of digital coaching among individuals with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Methods<\/jats:title>\n This review will follow the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) methodology and the population-concept-context (PCC) framework to guide the search process. The review process will adhere to the PRISMA-ScR (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Extension for Scoping Reviews) guidelines. A systematic search was conducted in PubMed, Embase, CINAHL, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, and APA PsycInfo. The methodological quality of the included studies will be appraised using JBI critical appraisal tools for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and quasi-experimental studies, and the findings will be reported and contextualized descriptively.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results<\/jats:title>\n This scoping review protocol was developed in September 2025 as part of a postdoctoral research fellowship at Queen\u2019s University, funded through the Connected Minds program. The database search commenced in October 2025 and was completed in December 2025. The search strategy was finalized in consultation with a health sciences librarian, and a pilot-tested data extraction form was developed before full extraction. Findings from this scoping review are expected to be submitted for publication in 2026.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n This scoping review will provide a comprehensive and systematic map of existing evidence on digital diabetes coaching and will identify critical gaps in the literature. 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