<i>Support-t</i>, an online training and peer support platform to accompany youth living with type 1 diabetes transitioning to adult healthcare: protocol of an effectiveness-implementation trial.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Type 1 diabetes (T1D) demands self-management skills, knowledge and confidence to prevent medical complications. Adolescents living with T1D have distinct developmental challenges resulting in a worsening in glycaemic stability, irregular care and an increased risk for complications all while transitioning to adult healthcare. Age-specific online platforms could facilitate transition by fostering self-management education and support. The Support online self-guided training platform has been shown to increase the confidence of adults with T1D in managing their glycaemia. We aim to test the effectiveness of Support-t (ie, adapted for youth), compared with usual care, in improving haemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) and to understand the context of its implementation.<

SUBMITTER: Roy-Fleming A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12506138 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature