Background
diabetes, premature death, chronic disease, Diabetes
TYPE 1 DIABETES, CHRONIC DISEASE, DIABETES, COMPLICATIONS, DIABETES
Diabetes is a chronic disease that poses a significant health risk, with potentially severe complications, including premature death [Sweden has one of the highest percentages of children with type 1 diabetes in the world [Advanced treatment technologies, such as pumps and sensors, have created additional demands regarding care, education, and support for patients with type 1 diabetes and their families [Younger individuals are accustomed to using advanced technology such as insulin pumps and continuous or rapid glucose monitoring systems, which provide detailed information that can be used for online consultation with healthcare providers. This technology enables distance diabetes care with detailed analyses and recommendations. Virtual diabetes clinics via smartphone apps can be a way to support self-management of diabetes. Such clinics enable patients to communicate with healthcare providers, diabetes nurses or doctors, which can create security for the patients.Past studies have suggested that it is crucial to evaluate additional health parameters alongside HbA1c and to strengthen the methodological rigor of future investigations [Furthermore, young adults who have type 1 diabetes make up a population that is hard to reach and often have deteriorated HbA1c levels. Curiously, there is currently a lack of virtual RCTs evaluating young adults with type 1 diabetes, despite the potential benefits and increasing use of virtual trials in other areas of research.