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. 2013 Mar 28;2013(3):CD008776. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD008776.pub2
Behaviour change technique (BCT) Number of interventions
using BCT with a significant
impact on HbA1c
Number of interventions
using BCT with no
impact on HbA1c
Prompt self‐monitoring of behavioural outcome 4  
Provide feedback on performance 4 1
Provide information on consequences of behaviour
in general
2 5
Prompt self‐monitoring of behaviour 2  
Provide information on where and when to perform
the behaviour
2  
Teach to use prompts or cues 2 1
Provide information on consequences of behaviour
to the individual
1  
Provide information about others' approval  1  
Provide normative information about others' behaviour  1  
Fear arousal 1  
Emotional control training 1  
Barrier identification / problem solving 1 5
Facilitate social comparison   1
Goal setting (outcome)   2
Motivational interviewing   2
Prompt review of behavioural goals   3
Use of follow up prompts     3
Goal setting (behaviour)     5
Footnotes
HbA1c: glycosylated haemoglobin A1c