An evaluation of YouTube videos on glucose sensor devices and type 1 diabetes mellitus: User perceptions, device features, and content reliability

IF 6.1 3区医学 Q1 ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM

Diabetes research and clinical practice Pub Date : 2025-02-24 DOI:10.1016/j.diabres.2025.112069

Birsel MOLU , Gizem MOLU

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Abstract

Aim

The aim of this study is to evaluate the performance, comprehensiveness, reliability, and quality of English-language YouTube videos related to new glucose sensor devices.

Methods

In November 2024, a search was conducted on a computer using the keywords “glucose sensor devices,” “continuous glucose monitor,” “glucose sensor devices and Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus,” and “glucose sensor devices and child.” Based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria, 30 videos that met the research objectives were analyzed. Relevant URLs were recorded. For each video, the following information was collected.

Results

Of the 30 videos analyzed, 40 % (n = 12) were presented or managed by healthcare professionals. The average values for performance features of the videos were: 172,257.166 ± 233,861.720 views, 170.866 ± 222.974 comments, and 1,643.133 ± 2,252.247 likes. Four videos did not receive any likes. 40 % of the videos contained good and useful information for viewers, while 60 % were of high quality.

Conclusion

This study demonstrates that detailed and reliable content in YouTube videos about glucose monitoring devices enhances quality. It is recommended that video content be regularly evaluated, and future research should be conducted using alternative measurement tools in different languages.

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Diabetes research and clinical practice 医学-内分泌学与代谢

CiteScore

10.30

自引率

3.90%

发文量

862

审稿时长

32 days

期刊介绍： Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice is an international journal for health-care providers and clinically oriented researchers that publishes high-quality original research articles and expert reviews in diabetes and related areas. The role of the journal is to provide a venue for dissemination of knowledge and discussion of topics related to diabetes clinical research and patient care. Topics of focus include translational science, genetics, immunology, nutrition, psychosocial research, epidemiology, prevention, socio-economic research, complications, new treatments, technologies and therapy.