The Impact of Social Support on Outcomes in Adult Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: A Systematic Review

Diabetes is one of the fastest growing chronic diseases globally and in the United States. Although preventable, type 2 diabetes accounts for 90 % of all cases of diabetes worldwide and continues to be a source of increased disability, lost productivity, mortality, and amplified health-care costs. P...

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Published in:Current diabetes reports 2012-12, Vol.12 (6), p.769-781
Main Authors: Strom, Joni L., Egede, Leonard E.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Counseling - economics
Counseling - statistics & numerical data
Diabetes
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 - economics
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 - epidemiology
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 - psychology
Female
Health Care Costs
Humans
Interpersonal Relations
Male
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Psychosocial Aspects (K Hood
Section Editor
Self Care
Social Support
Treatment Outcome
United States - epidemiology
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Summary:Diabetes is one of the fastest growing chronic diseases globally and in the United States. Although preventable, type 2 diabetes accounts for 90 % of all cases of diabetes worldwide and continues to be a source of increased disability, lost productivity, mortality, and amplified health-care costs. Proper disease management is crucial for achieving better diabetes-related outcomes. Evidence suggests that higher levels of social support are associated with improved clinical outcomes, reduced psychosocial symptomatology, and the adaptation of beneficial lifestyle activities; however, the role of social support in diabetes management is not well understood. The purpose of this systematic review is to examine the impact of social support on outcomes in adults with type 2 diabetes.
ISSN:1534-4827
1539-0829
DOI:10.1007/s11892-012-0317-0