An Ecological Perspective on Diabetes Self-care Support, Self-management Behaviors, and Hemoglobin A1C Among Latinos

Conclusions
Health care practitioners and future interventions should focus on improving individuals’ diabetes management behaviors, with the ultimate goal of promoting glycemic control. Eliciting family/friend support should be encouraged to promote fruit and vegetable consumption and physical activity.

Source: The Diabetes Educator - March 25, 2015 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Soto, S. C., Louie, S. Y., Cherrington, A. L., Parada, H., Horton, L. A., Ayala, G. X. Tags: Features Source Type: research