Evaluating the Support Online Platform for Adults With Type 1 Diabetes to Improve Self-Management Comparison of Use During Regular Care Versus Independent Access

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are evaluating an online training and support platform called Support to help adults living with type 1 diabetes T1D manage their condition. The study aims to compare the effects of integrating this platform into regular medical care versus accessing it independently. The trial also explores factors influencing the platforms use in real-life settings and involves adults from across Canada, including those followed at four specific clinics in Quebec. Participants will be divided into two groups. One group will access the Support platform as part of their usual care, with healthcare professionals incorporating it during appointments. The other group will use the platform independently without direct integration into their medical visits. Both groups will have access to the platform for 12 months, receiving monthly newsletters and features like educational content, news blogs, and peer discussion forums, all designed to support diabetes self-management. Throughout the study, participants will complete online questionnaires at the start, 6 months, and 12 months to assess their self-efficacy and well-being. They will also share continuous glucose monitoring data and other health outcomes such as severe hypoglycemic events and diabetic ketoacidosis occurrences. A subgroup and healthcare professionals will take part in interviews to discuss experiences using the platform. The study runs from May 2024 to October 2027.

Implementation of Support in the Care of Adults Living With Type 1 Diabetes