Partnering With Families to Refine and Expand a Diabetes Intervention for Mexican Americans

Conclusions The family was reinforced as a major influence for successful T2DM management. Family support requires that families value and develop knowledge and skills for T2DM management. This family intervention builds on family assets and relationships, shifting from traditional externally motivated individual models to create a shared commitment to manage T2DM among Mexican American adults.

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Source: The Diabetes Educator - July 21, 2014 Category: Endocrinology Authors: McEwen, M. M., Murdaugh, C. Tags: Features Source Type: research