Insulin pricing and other major diabetes-related concerns in the USA: a study of 46 407 tweets between 2017 and 2019.
Adrian AhneFrancisco OrchardXavier TannierCamille PerchouxBeverley BalkauSherry PagotoJessica Lee HardingThomas CzernichowGuy FagherazziPublished in: BMJ open diabetes research & care (2021)
Using social media data, we have been able to describe key diabetes-related concerns and their associated emotions. More specifically, we were able to highlight the real-world concerns of insulin pricing and its negative impact on mood. Using such data can be a useful addition to current measures that inform public decision making around topics of concern and burden among people with diabetes.