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Research Article

The role of social media on psychological wellbeing from the perspectives of young people with type 1 diabetes and their caregivers: a qualitative study

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Article: 2298083 | Received 30 Jun 2023, Accepted 18 Dec 2023, Published online: 22 Jan 2024

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