Diabetes self-management and Social media: Experiences of children and young people in Kyrgyzstan

Managing diabetes does not stop at the clinic door, especially for children and young people navigating the condition every day.

Developed by Health Policy Analysis, this policy brief explores how children and young people living with diabetes in Kyrgyzstan use social media to access information, connect with peers and support their daily self-management. It highlights both the opportunities and challenges of these digital platforms and proposes ways to promote safer, more reliable and age-appropriate online support.