ArticleJournal of diabetes science and technology2021
Participation of Patients With Type 2 Diabetes in Online Support Groups is Correlated to Lower Levels of Diabetes Self-Management.
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- A mixed studies systematic review on the health and wellbeing effects, and underlying mechanisms, of online support groups for chronic conditions.Communications psychology · 2025Article
- Your Lifestyle As Medicine: the impact of a citizen initiative for people with type 2 diabetes using peer coaching and self-management.BMJ nutrition, prevention & health · 2025Article
- Use of Online Communities among People with Type 2 Diabetes: A Scoping Review.Current diabetes reports · 2024Article
- Navigating Diabetes Online Communities in Clinical Practice.Journal of diabetes science and technology · 2022Review
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Abstract
backgroundSupport groups play an important role in diabetes understanding and education. This study aims to find connections between participating in diabetes-related online communities (groups and forums) and the self-reported degree of self-care management and health problems associated with type 1 and 2 diabetes.
methodsA cross-sectional study using an online survey was conducted and 307 participants were recruited. Participants were asked about diabetes self-care management (glucose management, healthcare, dietary restrictions, and physical activity) and complications related to the disease, as well as their participation in online social groups and forums (duration, time, and intensity).
resultsBelonging to diabetes-related online support groups (OSGs) was associated with lower scores in healthcare and self-management of diabetes (
conclusionPatients with T2D who participate in OSGs show a higher correlation with having lower levels of diabetes self-care management as well as health complications related to the disease.
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