The Impact of Externally Worn Diabetes Technology on Sexual Behavior and Activity, Body Image, and Anxiety in Type 1 Diabetes.

Courtney RobertsonAshleigh LinGrant SmithAnna YeungPenelope StraussJennifer NicholasElizabeth DavisTim JonesLisa GibsonJuliet RichtersMartin de Bock

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

Wearable technologies impact upon sexual activity and this influences the decision to adopt the technology. Despite this, technology users are similar in terms of sexual behavior, anxiety, and body image compared to nontechnology users. Where appropriate, these data can be used to identify potential concerns, address strategies to mitigate them, and inform people with diabetes when considering adopting external technologies.

Keyphrases

type diabetes
glycemic control
cardiovascular disease
mental health
sleep quality
insulin resistance
electronic health record
heart rate
big data
decision making
metabolic syndrome
machine learning
skeletal muscle
data analysis