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Importance of family/social support and impact on adherence to diabetic therapy

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Miller, Tricia, DiMatteo, Robin·2013·Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity: Targets and Therapy
DOI 10.2147/dmso.s36368PMC PMC3825688
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Diabetes mellitus affects 24 million individuals in the US. In order to manage their diabetes successfully, patients must adhere to treatment regimens that include dietary restrictions, physical activity goals, and self-monitoring of glucose levels. Numerous factors affect patients' ability to adhere properly, eg, self-efficacy, treatment expectations, health beliefs, and lack of social support. Consequently, diabetes management can be quite complex, requiring lifelong commitment and drastic changes to the patient's lifestyle. Empirical studies have shown positive and significant relationships between social support and treatment adherence among patients with diabetes. Social support from family provides patients with practical help and can buffer the stresses of living with illness. However, the exact mechanism by which social support affects patient adherence is not yet completely understood. Further research is needed to address how the differences in types of support, such as functional or emotional support, are linked to outcomes for patients. The purpose of this review is to summarize what is known of the impact of social and family support on treatment adherence in patients with diabetes and to explore the current methods and interventions used to facilitate family support for diabetic patients.

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Authors
Miller, T., & DiMatteo, R.
Affiliations
University of California, Riverside (US)
Corresponding author
Miller, Tricia
Venue
Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity: Targets and Therapy
Publisher
Informa UK Limited
Published
2013-11
Volume
6
Pages
421
ISSN
1178-7007 (ISSN-L)
DOI
10.2147/dmso.s36368
PMC
PMC3825688
OpenAlex
W2030125421
Cited by
437
References
10
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FWCI
10.25
Type
journal article
Language
en
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  • Diabetes Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity (publishedVersion, cc-by-nc)
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  • Dove Medical Press (Taylor and Francis Group) (submittedVersion, cc-by-nc)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism › Diabetes Management and Education
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Family Practice › Medication Adherence and Compliance
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism › Diabetes Management and Research
Keywords
diabetes mellitus, medication adherence, social support, family support, functional social support, emotional support, self-efficacy, health beliefs, diabetes self-management, family support interventions

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