Social Media and Diabetes: Can Facebook and Skype Improve Glucose Control in Patients With Type 1 Diabetes on Pump Therapy? One-Year Experience

Petrovski, Goran; Zivkovic, Marija; Stratrova, Slavica Subeska

doi:10.2337/dc14-2487

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“… 28 One group (n = 29) was treated using standard medical protocols with in-person clinic visits for diabetes care. 29 The second group (n = 27) was treated using both Skype (sound and video) and Facebook (chats) for at home interventions and medical care. 29 Both groups improved A1C target levels at 12 months showing that internet medical care can be effective and that personalization, presentation, and participation can be improved by both use of web-based medical care and also, by using social media for support.…”

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“… 29 The second group (n = 27) was treated using both Skype (sound and video) and Facebook (chats) for at home interventions and medical care. 29 Both groups improved A1C target levels at 12 months showing that internet medical care can be effective and that personalization, presentation, and participation can be improved by both use of web-based medical care and also, by using social media for support. 28 Social media can be utilized as an alternative method for diabetes care for health care professionals based on patient preference for communication similar to regular visits.…”

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Barriers and Strategies for Type 1 Diabetes Management Among Emerging Adults: A Qualitative Study

Sawyer

Hilliard

Hackney

et al. 2022

Clin Med Insights Endocrinol Diabetes

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Purpose: Individuals in the emerging adult age group (18-30 years) with type 1 diabetes (T1DM) have unique medical and social needs. The purpose of this study was to observe barriers and strategies for diabetes management among emerging adults with T1DM. Methods: A qualitative grounded theory model was utilized. An open-ended approach with a telephone interview was designed to allow a deeper understanding of the T1DM experience. The participants were from a larger survey-volunteer participant group and were asked to complete 1 interview in spring 2020 (n = 21, diagnosed age: mean 15.00 ± 8.00, females, n = 19). The data were analyzed for cohesive themes using grounded theory. Results: Participants indicated three main barrier themes (physiology, environment, and insurance) and 3 barrier subthemes (mental health, lack of social support, and weather). Three main strategy themes to diabetes management were recognized (medical technology, access to social support, and physical activity). There were 2 strategy subthemes (social media and social accountability). Conclusions: Regular use of social media can be a key tool for social accountability while lack of social support and physiological shifts can be barriers to management of T1DM. Physical activity should be considered as part of an individualized plan for management of diabetes.

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Barriers and Strategies for Type 1 Diabetes Management Among Emerging Adults: A Qualitative Study

Sawyer

Hilliard

Hackney

et al. 2022

Clin Med Insights Endocrinol Diabetes

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“…The parents in this study underscored the need for social media to make education, support, and resources more accessible. Elnaggar et al [ 36 ] and Petrovski et al [ 37 ] also showed that social media can be utilized in T1D and T2D self-management. However, our unique findings show parents believe that platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube could be employed in T2D prevention to raise awareness and improve education since most adolescents interact with social media daily.…”

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Honoring the voices of families: An interpretive description of parents’ understandings of, and insights into preventing type 2 diabetes in adolescents

2022

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Background The incidence of type 2 diabetes (T2D) in adolescents is increasing, affecting the overall health and quality of life of adolescents and their families. Despite the serious health consequences of T2D, few studies have explored the role of parents in the prevention of prediabetes and T2D in adolescents. Thus, the purpose was to better understand parents’ insights into strategies needed for the development of interventions to prevent prediabetes and T2D in their adolescents and families. Methods Thorne’s Interpretive Description approach was used to guide this second phase of a two-phase study. Using purposeful sampling, parents (n = 12) of adolescents at high risk for developing T2D were interviewed. This study was conducted in accordance with the standards for reporting qualitative research. Results Two themes and multiple subthemes emerged: Parents’ Understanding of T2D (High Blood Sugar, Severe Health Impacts, and Managing Your Diet) and It Takes a Village (The Onus is on the Adolescent, Starts at Home with the Parents, We Need More Support, and Getting the Message in Their Face). Conclusions These qualitative data were insightful as findings highlighted the parents’ predominant lack of basic knowledge, life skills, and/or resources to prevent prediabetes and T2D in adolescents. The results provided target areas for education and emphasized the importance of using social media as an approach to disseminate important information to adolescents. Parents also identified strategies for prevention interventions for adolescents surrounding prediabetes and T2D that may be effective. Given the increased prevalence of T2D in adolescents, these results are timely and confirm the urgent need for interventions to prevent pediatric prediabetes and T2D. Future research will include the co-design, piloting, and evaluation of feasible family-centered interventions grounded in participants’ experiences and suggestions that are reflective of person-centred goals and needs of adolescents.

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“…98 Care delivery via telemedicine and e-health may also offer new possibilities to support youth with diabetes and their families. Examples include medical and/or behavioral consultations via internetbased video platforms such as Skype, [99][100][101] web-based applications to administer and score psychosocial screeners, 102 electronic communication with medical providers between visits via online patient portals to provide continuity of care, 103 and delivering efficacious behavioral interventions through the internet to expand reach and dissemination. 104,105 As this is a relatively new area, research is needed to study the effectiveness of web-based e-health intervention approaches on a larger scale.…”

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Screening and support for emotional burdens of youth with type 1 diabetes: Strategies for diabetes care providers

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Multiple sources of burden for youth with type 1 diabetes (T1D) impact key outcomes including quality of life, self-management, and glycemic control. Professional diabetes organizations recommend diabetes care providers screen for psychosocial and behavioral challenges and implement strategies to support youth with T1D. The purpose of this article is to review the literature and recommend practical strategies medical providers can use for screening and behavioral support for youth with diabetes and their families. As part of their routine medical care, diabetes care providers are well-positioned to identify and intervene to address emotional distress related to the burdens of living with diabetes. In collaboration with multidisciplinary team members, including psychologists and mental health professionals, medical providers may be able to successfully implement brief behavioral strategies for screening and providing emotional support.

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Social Media and Diabetes: Can Facebook and Skype Improve Glucose Control in Patients With Type 1 Diabetes on Pump Therapy? One-Year Experience

Cited by 45 publications

References 3 publications

Barriers and Strategies for Type 1 Diabetes Management Among Emerging Adults: A Qualitative Study

Barriers and Strategies for Type 1 Diabetes Management Among Emerging Adults: A Qualitative Study

Honoring the voices of families: An interpretive description of parents’ understandings of, and insights into preventing type 2 diabetes in adolescents

Screening and support for emotional burdens of youth with type 1 diabetes: Strategies for diabetes care providers

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