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Unlock the Power of Online CBT for Diabetes Management: Insights from the DOT Study

Unlock the Power of Online CBT for Diabetes Management: Insights from the DOT Study

As a special education director, it's crucial to stay informed about innovative approaches to therapy that can enhance the quality of care we provide to our students. One such promising approach is the use of online Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for managing chronic conditions like type 1 diabetes. A recent feasibility study titled "Feasibility study of real-time online text-based CBT to support self-management for people with type 1 diabetes: the Diabetes On-line Therapy (DOT) Study" sheds light on this topic.

The DOT study explored the feasibility of delivering diabetes-focused CBT via a secure online real-time instant messaging system. This intervention aimed to support self-management and improve glycemic control in people with type 1 diabetes. Here are some key takeaways from the study that can help you improve your practice:

For practitioners, implementing online CBT can be a game-changer. Here are some steps to get started:

In conclusion, the DOT study provides compelling evidence that online CBT can be a valuable tool in managing type 1 diabetes. By adopting this approach, you can offer more flexible, accessible, and effective therapy options to your students and patients.

To read the original research paper, please follow this link: Feasibility study of real-time online text-based CBT to support self-management for people with type 1 diabetes: the Diabetes On-line Therapy (DOT) Study.


Citation: Doherty, A. M., Herrmann-Werner, A., Rowe, A., Brown, J., Weich, S., & Ismail, K. (2021). Feasibility study of real-time online text-based CBT to support self-management for people with type 1 diabetes: the Diabetes On-line Therapy (DOT) Study. BMJ Open Diabetes Research & Care, 9(1), e001934. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjdrc-2020-001934
Marnee Brick, President, TinyEYE Therapy Services

Author's Note: Marnee Brick, TinyEYE President, and her team collaborate to create our blogs. They share their insights and expertise in the field of Speech-Language Pathology, Online Therapy Services and Academic Research.

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