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Social Support, Strain, and Glycemic Control: A Path Analysis.

Kristin G Maki¹

¹University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

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|June 10, 2021

Summary

Social support from friends may improve glycemic control in adults. Friend support shows a negative association with hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) levels, suggesting better diabetes management. Internal health locus of control also plays a role.

Area of Science:

Psychosocial factors and chronic disease epidemiology.
Behavioral medicine and health psychology.
Endocrinology and metabolic disease research.

Background:

Social support and strain are known correlates of various health outcomes.
The specific association between social support/strain and Type 2 diabetes risk remains underexplored.
Understanding psychosocial influences is crucial for comprehensive diabetes prevention strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the relationship between social support and strain from various sources (friends, family, partners) and hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) levels.
To examine the potential mediating role of health locus of control in this association.
To assess these relationships in married or cohabiting adults without a prior diabetes diagnosis.

Main Methods:

Keywords:

Type 2 diabetes risk health relationships social strain social support

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Utilized data from the Midlife in the United States (MIDUS) dataset.
Analyzed associations between social support/strain from friends, family, and spouse/partners and blood HbA1c levels.
Included health locus of control as a potential mediator in statistical models.

Main Results:

Significant negative association found between social support from friends and HbA1c levels, indicating improved glycemic control.
An indirect association was observed for spouse/partner support, suggesting a more complex relationship.
Internal health locus of control demonstrated a direct positive effect on glycemic control.

Conclusions:

Social support, particularly from friends, may play a protective role in glycemic regulation.
Health locus of control is an important factor influencing diabetes risk and management.
Findings highlight the importance of considering social networks and individual beliefs in Type 2 diabetes prevention and management.