Mapping the Social Context of Type 2 Diabetes Management: A Network Analysis of Disease-Related Complications Among Black/African American Men

Abstract

Cross-sectional analysis of 1,225 Black/African American men with T2D linking egocentric network characteristics to negative outcomes (hypo-/hyperglycemic symptoms, ketones). More diabetes-specific discussions associated with more adverse events; general communication and very supportive alters associated with fewer; higher proportions of siblings/extended family/children associated with more adverse outcomes; perceived network physical activity associated with fewer.