State of the Science: A Scoping Review and Gap Analysis of Diabetes Online Communities.

Michelle L LitchmanHeather R Walker Ashley Huixian Ng Sarah E Wawrzynski Sean M OserDeborah A GreenwoodPerry M GeeMellanye LackeyTamara K Oser

Published in: Journal of diabetes science and technology (2019)

The results of this review strongly suggest DOC use is highly beneficial with relatively few negative consequences. DOC use is an emerging area of research and research gaps exist. Future research should seek to identify benefits and consequences to DOC use in experimental trials.

Keyphrases

type diabetes
cardiovascular disease
public health
social media
health information
current status
glycemic control
healthcare
metabolic syndrome
insulin resistance
weight loss