Exploring the Quality of TikTok-Based Diabetes Self-Management Education in English and Spanish: A Digital Health Study

Traditional in-person diabetes education has limited accessibility, especially for various groups, including Hispanic communities. This study found that TikTok content often lacked high-quality and comprehensive coverage of ADCES7 self-care behaviors, with personal accounts generating the most engagement despite lower quality. Given TikTok's rapid growth, there is an urgent need to improve the quality of diabetes-management content to ensure users receive accurate and reliable information.

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The Science of Diabetes Self-Management and Care
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2026-02-26
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https://doi.org/10.1177/26350106261422680
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Health Literacy and Information Accessibility
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Exploring the Quality of TikTok-Based Diabetes Self-Management Education in English and Spanish: A Digital Health Study

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Traditional in-person diabetes education has limited accessibility, especially for various groups, including Hispanic communities. This study found that TikTok content often lacked high-quality and comprehensive coverage of ADCES7 self-care behaviors, with personal accounts generating the most engagement despite lower quality. Given TikTok's rapid growth, there is an urgent need to improve the quality of diabetes-management content to ensure users receive accurate and reliable information.

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Openalex Percentile: Top 45%
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