Talking About Type 2 Diabetes: Family Communication From the Perspective of At-Risk Relatives

Conclusion Efforts are needed to increase awareness and improve communication about T2DM risk factors, familial risk, and risk reduction behaviors within families with a family history of T2DM. Family members with and without T2DM should be encouraged to communicate with their relatives about T2DM and the risk to family members. Identification of family members who can facilitate communication, education, and modeling of healthy behaviors may increase awareness and motivate at-risk individuals to engage in risk-reducing behaviors.
Source: The Diabetes Educator - Category: Endocrinology Authors: Tags: Features Source Type: research