Peer Mentoring in the Do-it-Yourself Artificial Pancreas System Community.

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

This study is the first to examine the role of mentors within the DIY APS community and also within the broader diabetes online community. Future research might seek to quantify the empathetic, process-focused approach to mentoring.

Keyphrases

mental health
healthcare
type diabetes
cardiovascular disease
social media
health information
metabolic syndrome
glycemic control
adipose tissue
weight loss