ArticleJournal of diabetes science and technology2019
Are We Ready to Treat Our Diabetes Patients Using Social Media? Yes, We Are.
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- Technology-Based Peer Support Interventions for Adolescents with Chronic Illness: A Systematic Review.Journal of clinical psychology in medical settings · 2022Pooled it
- Patients' Use of Social Media for Diabetes Self-Care: Systematic Review.Journal of medical Internet research · 2020Pooled it
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- Limitations of Using Mobile Phones for Managing Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) Among Youth in Low and Middle-Income Countries: Implications for mHealth.Proceedings of the ACM on human-computer interaction · 2024Article
- Exploring the Impact of Social Media on Attaining HbA1c Targets in Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Iraq: A Cross-Sectional Study.Clinical medicine insights. Endocrinology and diabetes · 2024Article
- '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
- Perspectives on Promoting Physical Activity Using eHealth in Primary Care by Health Care Professionals and Individuals With Prediabetes and Type 2 Diabetes: Qualitative Study.JMIR diabetes · 2023Article
- The Use of 2 e-Learning Modalities for Diabetes Education Using Facebook in 2 Cities of Argentina During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Qualitative Study.JMIR formative research · 2022Article
- The role of social networks in diabetes self-care: A cross-sectional study.Health science reports · 2022Article
- Examining a Continuous Glucose Monitoring Plus Online Peer Support Community Intervention to Support Hispanic Adults With Type 2 Diabetes: Protocol for a Mixed Methods Feasibility Study.JMIR research protocols · 2022Article
- Peer Support Interventions on Digital Platforms for Children With Type 1 Diabetes and Their Caregivers.Diabetes spectrum : a publication of the American Diabetes Association · 2022Article
- Factors Engaging Users of Diabetes Social Media Channels on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram: Observational Study.Journal of medical Internet research · 2020Observational
- State of the Science: A Scoping Review and Gap Analysis of Diabetes Online Communities.Journal of diabetes science and technology · 2019Article
- Social Media Content Analysis of Public Diabetes Facebook Groups.Journal of diabetes science and technology · 2019Article
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Abstract
aimsThe aim of the study was to evaluate Facebook group as possible communication tool to improve glucose control in adolescents and young people with type 1 diabetes (T1D).
methodsThis retrospective and cross-sectional study included 728 T1D patients (age 11-25) on continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion (CSII) or multiple daily injections (MDI) treated at the center for insulin pump and glucose sensor in Skopje from January 2012 to December 2017. Data were collected through the electronic medical record system and cross-sectional analysis (telephone, social media (Facebook and Viber) or email). Patients were analyzed in two groups: (a) non-Internet group, with 398 patients treated using standard medical protocol with regular clinic visits; (b) Internet group, with 330 patients who, besides standard medical protocol, were active members of a national closed Facebook group on diabetes. Both the non-Internet and Internet groups had regular visits every 2-3 months. Patients from the Internet group were members of the closed Facebook group "Diabetes Macedonia" and had an opportunity to interact with questions, answers, and comments on diabetes care. An additional analysis was performed of the Internet group on combined use of Facebook and Viber. Average HbA1c levels were compared in both groups.
resultsEach patient from the Facebook group had 1.5 ± 3.5 posts per day. Hba1c was significantly lower in patients from the Internet group (7.1 ± 3.2%; 54 ± 35 mmol/mol) compared to patients from the non-Internet group (7.6 ± 2.8%; 60 ± 31 mmol/mol).
conclusionsSocial media like Facebook and Viber can be additional communication tool in adolescents and young people with T1D and can significantly lower HbA1c compared to patients without social media use. CSII patients are more likely to use both social media (Facebook and Viber) compared with MDI patients (Facebook only).
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