JMIR Diabetes · Published 2026-03-30 · DOI 10.2196/79896
Abstract BackgroundIndividuals living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) are at an increased risk of experiencing psychological distress; however, there remains a scarcity of scalable and widely accessible support services, particularly for adolescents and young adults. To address this gap, digital mental health interventions are becoming an increasingly important area of innovation in diabetes care. ObjectiveThis study aimed to explore qualitative feedback regarding the “Lift: Thriving with Diabetes” (Lift MethodsOf the 59 adolescents and young adults and 22 support people who participated in the main Lift ResultsIn total, 9 adolescents and young adults (mean age 21.5, SD 2.06 years; n=5, 56% men) and 4 support people (2 fathers, 1 friend, and 1 partner; mean age 31.3, SD 18.92 years; n=2, 50% men) completed interviews. Overall, participants viewed Lift ConclusionsFindings underscore the potential of user-driven, emotionally intelligent digital tools to enhance well-being and connection for young people with T1D, as well as their support people. These insights can inform the refinement of Lift
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