Acceptability of a Virtual Educational Intervention Targeted Towards Improving Diabetes Self- Efficacy and Glycemic Control in Adolescents and Young Adults With Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (T1DM): a Pilot Study

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In this pilot study, study investigators aim to evaluate the acceptability and feasibility of a 3-month interactive virtual educational program, designed on principles of self-efficacy, reviewing aspects of Diabetes Mellitus care in adolescents and young adults with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (T1DM). Secondarily, investigators also aim to evaluate the effect of the educational program on participants subjective diabetes self-efficacy, diabetes related knowledge, diabetes distress as well as glycemic control. Population size: Fifteen (15) patients will be recruited and enrolled in this study. Study Design: This is a pilot acceptability and feasibility study with a prospective design to evaluate the effect of the educational intervention on multiple endpoints. Study Duration: Participants will complete educational intervention over duration of 3 months after which their glycemic control data will be retrieved from the first clinic visit post intervention (within 5 months of completion of the intervention). Hence, The overall study duration is approximately \>3 to 9 months.

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