ReviewCurrent diabetes reviews2015
The emerging diabetes online community.
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68 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Improving the Theoretical Understanding Toward Patient-Driven Health Care Innovation Through Online Value Cocreation: Systematic Review.Journal of medical Internet research · 2020Pooled it
- Virtual Group Appointments Reduce Distress and Improve Care Management in Young Adults with Type 1 Diabetes.Journal of diabetes science and technology · 2022Trial
- Navigating Diabetes Management in the Digital Era: Scoping Review of Online Health Information-Seeking Behavior.Journal of medical Internet research · 2026Article
- Humor in Social Media Health Communication: A Systematic Review of Strategic Uses and Effects.Behavioral sciences (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Examining Experiences With Menstruation and Glycemic Variability: Content Analysis on Reddit.JMIR formative research · 2026Article
- Young Adults With Type 1 Diabetes and Their Perspectives on Diabetes-Related Social Media: Qualitative Study.JMIR diabetes · 2025Article
- Recommendations for Designing a Digital Health Tool for Blindness Prevention Among High-Risk Diabetic Retinopathy Patients: Qualitative Focus Group Study of Adults With Diabetes.JMIR formative research · 2025Article
- Assessment and Intervention for Diabetes Distress in Primary Care Using Clinical and Technological Interventions: Protocol for a Single-Arm Pilot Trial.JMIR research protocols · 2025Article
- Experiences of People With Type 1 Diabetes Using the iLet Bionic Pancreas in Primary Care: A Qualitative Analysis.Clinical diabetes : a publication of the American Diabetes Association · 2025Article
- Using Social Media for More Engaged Users and Enhanced Health Communication in Diabetes Care.American journal of lifestyle medicine · 2025Article
- Understanding Patient Registries for Diabetes: A Scoping Review of Published Literature.Journal of patient experience · 2025Article
- Development and Validation of a Measure for Seeking Health Information in the Diabetes Online Community: Mixed Methods Study.JMIR diabetes · 2024Article
- Experiences and Views of Young People and Health Care Professionals of Using Social Media to Self-Manage Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus: Thematic Synthesis of Qualitative Studies.JMIR pediatrics and parenting · 2024Article
- Use of Online Communities among People with Type 2 Diabetes: A Scoping Review.Current diabetes reports · 2024Article
- Information exchange on adolescent scoliosis discussion forums among patients and caregivers: a thematic analysis.Spine deformity · 2024Article
- How to facilitate peer support - learnings from the development of a peer support program for people with T2DM via instant messaging service to improve diabetes self-management.Frontiers in clinical diabetes and healthcare · 2024Article
- Supporting and Incentivizing Peer Leaders for an Internet-Based Private Peer Community for Youths With Type 1 Diabetes: Social Network and Directed Content Analysis.Journal of medical Internet research · 2023Article
- Newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes - does New Zealand General Practice adequately prepare patients to self-manage their Condition?BMC primary care · 2023Article
- A Long-Term Evaluation of Facebook for Recruitment and Retention in the ENDIA Type 1 Diabetes Pregnancy-Birth Cohort Study.Journal of diabetes science and technology · 2023Article
- 'It's like a never-ending diabetes youth camp': Co-designing a digital social network for young people with type 1 diabetes.Health expectations : an international journal of public participation in health care and health policy · 2023Article
8 more citing papers are in PubMed but not listed here.
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Abstract
backgroundDiabetes self-management is complex and demanding, and isolation and burnout are common experiences. The Internet provides opportunities for people with diabetes to connect with one another to address these challenges. The aims of this paper are to introduce readers to the platforms on which Diabetes Online Community (DOC) participants interact, to discuss reasons for and risks associated with diabetes-related online activity, and to review research related to the potential impact of DOC participation on diabetes outcomes.
methodsResearch and online content related to diabetes online activity is reviewed, and DOC writing excerpts are used to illustrate key themes. Guidelines for meaningful participation in DOC activities for people with diabetes, families, health care providers, and industry are provided.
resultsCommon themes around DOC participation include peer support, advocacy, self-expression, seeking and sharing diabetes information, improving approaches to diabetes data management, and humor. Potential risks include access to misinformation and threats to individuals' privacy, though there are limited data on negative outcomes resulting from such activities. Likewise, few data are available regarding the impact of DOC involvement on glycemic outcomes, but initial research suggests a positive impact on emotional experiences, attitudes toward diabetes, and engagement in diabetes management behaviors.
conclusionThe range of DOC participants, activities, and platforms is growing rapidly. The Internet provides opportunities to strengthen communication and support among individuals with diabetes, their families, health care providers, the health care industry, policy makers, and the general public. Research is needed to investigate the impact of DOC participation on self-management, quality of life, and glycemic control, and to design and evaluate strategies to maximize its positive impact.
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