Abstract

Active family participation in diabetes self-care: a commentary

Author(s): Zuhayer Ahmed & Farjana Yeasmeen

Diabetes self-care behavior alleviates the burden of caregivers and makes the management of diabetes mellitus simpler for all. Diabetic patients show better adherence to treatment regimen if conflict level is low and high cohesion level prevail in the family. Family provides emotional & economic support, safe food; takes care intently to ensure the treatment regimen is being strictly followed, reinforce the fight against depression and even mitigates the deleterious effects of stress on the patients. Even taking foods cooked by a family member helps to control blood glucose as well as serum lipid profile. Better health can be provided if the family is considered central to the management of diabetes. Although family support is not shown too directly control the glycemic state, strong family ties can provide an environment where the patients can receive the management with utmost satisfaction and happiness.