151-OR: Using a CGM plus Online Peer Support Community Intervention to Address Health Disparities

Litchman, Michelle L.; Ng, Ashley; Gonzales, B.; Sanchez-Birkhead, Ana; Allen, Nancy A.; Iacob, Eli; Greenwood, Deborah A.

doi:10.2337/db21-151-or

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“…This study is part of a more extensive project that examined the use of a Hispanic OPSC with Hispanic peers to improve diabetes self-management (Litchman et al, 2021). That study used an online platform called BeyondType2 Español (previously EsTu Diabetes and now a program under BeyondType 1), a well-established OPSC available in Spanish.…”

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“…The OPSC included three intervention-related posts each week focused on (a) goal setting through personal experiments (e.g., trying new foods/ recipes or physical activities and the resulting effect on glucose levels measured by CGM), (b) goal check-in and troubleshooting, and (c) final check-in on goal achievement. The outcomes of the intervention are described elsewhere (Litchman et al, 2021).…”

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Hispanic Diabetes Peer Facilitator Training Needs and Connections to Hispanics With Type 2 Diabetes

Allen

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Greenwood

et al. 2023

Hisp Health Care Int

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Introduction: There is a gap in the literature on the role of Hispanic peer facilitators (PFs) in online peer-support communities for Hispanics with diabetes. This paper explores bilingual Hispanic PFs’ training experiences and their perspectives on their role in a continuous glucose monitoring and online peer support intervention for people with type 2 diabetes. Methods: We conducted semi-structured interviews with five PFs. A three-stage triangulation of qualitative data using inductive and deductive reasoning was used for the data analysis. Results: We grouped emerging themes into three categories: (a) technical and practical training needs and experiences, (b) building connections through shared diabetes experience, and (c) challenges and benefits of being a PF, such as helplessness, to further support participants and find motivation for their diabetes management. Conclusion: Successful peer facilitation requires more than technical knowledge. PFs need additional communication skills and psychosocial training on diabetes distress, anxiety, and depression. PFs may derive personal benefits in managing their own diabetes and making positive lifestyle changes from participating in an online peer support community.

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confidence: 99%

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confidence: 99%