Comparison 1. HbA1c mean difference in insulin compared to tablet.

Outcome or subgroup title	No. of studies	No. of participants	Statistical method	Effect size
1 Average mean difference in HbA1c from baseline to endpoint	4	160	Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)	‐1.26 [‐2.39, ‐0.12]
2 Mean difference of HbA1c at study end point	4	160	Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)	‐1.24 [‐2.49, 0.02]