High engagement in mobile peer support is associated with better glycemic control in type 1 diabetes: A real-world study.

ABSTRACT:

Aims/introduction

Peer support for diabetes has become convenient and interactive after the emergence of mobile health (mHealth). We aimed to evaluate the association between engagement in peer support through the mHealth app and glycemic control in type 1 diabetes patients.

Materials and methods

This retrospective study included adults with type 1 diabetes who had joined the mobile community "TangTangQuan" since May 2018 for at least 1 year. "Like", "comment" and "share" were the major interaction indicators of the mobile community and were used to assess engagement in peer support. The patients were divided into four engagement groups by quartile. The primary outcome was the change in glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA_1c ), mean fasting blood glucose (FBG) and postpra

SUBMITTER: Liu Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9623527 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature