Facilitating Technology Use in the Transition to Diabetes Independence | Recording-Facilitating Technology Use in the Transition to Diabetes Independence

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The webinar was presented by the Diabetes Technology Interest Group Leadership Team and facilitated by Dr. Laia Eklisbor. The focus of the webinar was on the use of technology in children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes. Dr. Eklisbor and her team discussed the barriers that young adults face in adopting and using diabetes technology, such as financial barriers, logistical barriers, and racial and ethnic disparities. They also highlighted the importance of personalized education and support in helping young adults successfully use these technologies. The team provided resources for healthcare providers to better understand and address these barriers. They emphasized the need for healthcare providers to be aware of their biases and to provide personalized device options and features based on each young adult's needs and preferences. The team also discussed the importance of peer support and engagement with online diabetes communities as a way to provide emotional support and troubleshoot technology issues. Overall, the webinar aimed to provide healthcare providers with strategies and resources to help young adults with type 1 diabetes successfully use technology in their diabetes management.

Keywords

Diabetes Technology Interest Group

Dr. Laia Eklisbor

technology in children

technology in adolescents

type 1 diabetes

barriers in diabetes technology adoption

financial barriers

logistical barriers

racial disparities

ethnic disparities