Lean on Me: Social Support Compensation and Risk of Death in Older Adults with Type 2 Diabetes
Description:
Type 2 diabetes (T2DM) has an estimated incidence of nearly 11 million US adults aged 65 years and older. Evidence suggests that the quality of the marital relationship is an important factor for diabetes related health outcomes affecting self-management and adherence (Kiecolt-Glaser & Newton, 2001). However, an individual in need may compensate for primary support that is unavailable or not optimal by looking for other sources of support, which may be important for health outcomes (Rini, et a…
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Date:
August 2014
Creator:
Smith, Lauren Marie
Partner:
UNT Libraries