The document discusses using social media to empower persons with type 2 diabetes. It covers several key points: - People with diabetes spend little time discussing health with providers, so social media may help fill this gap. - Social media allows for both synchronous (real-time) and asynchronous (non-real-time) interactions and information sharing that is not constrained by geography. - Studies found that Facebook posts with imagery or discussing control/consequences had higher engagement. Negative affect and external links deterred engagement. - YouTube videos on diabetes were often misleading, especially if claiming cures. Videos from health professionals were more likely to have accurate information. - A review of South Asian diabetes videos on