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Diabetes and the World Wide Web.

Eldon D Lehmann1

  • 1Department of Radiology, St. George's Hospital, London, UK. info-www@2aida.org

Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics
|March 2, 2005
PubMed
Summary

The internet offers a wealth of diabetes information for everyone. More research is needed to evaluate the reliability of online diabetes resources and the web itself.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Informatics
  • Digital Health
  • Health Communication

Background:

  • The World Wide Web is a rapidly growing information source for patients, families, students, and healthcare professionals.
  • Numerous websites and internet applications focused on diabetes have emerged recently.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To discuss key issues related to the use of internet-based diabetes resources.
  • To highlight the necessity for increased evaluation of diabetes-related websites and the internet as a medium.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and critical analysis of existing diabetes websites and online resources.
  • Discussion of the implications for health information dissemination and patient education.

Main Results:

  • The internet provides a vast and accessible platform for diabetes information.
  • There is a significant lack of comprehensive evaluation regarding the quality and accuracy of online diabetes resources.

Conclusions:

  • The proliferation of online diabetes information necessitates rigorous evaluation methods.
  • Further research is crucial to ensure the safety and efficacy of internet-based health information for diabetes management.

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