Relationship between social isolation and glycaemic control of people previously diagnosed with diabetes: secondary analysis from the CHARLS.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Social isolation may affect diabetes self-management. This study aimed to explore the relations between social isolation and glycaemic control in patients with diabetes and to explore lifestyle differences among individuals with different levels of social isolation.

Methods

The relevant data of 665 people previously diagnosed with diabetes included in the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study from 2011 to 2015 were extracted and analysed. The study included patient general information, blood glucose, lipids, glycosylated haemoglobin, social isolation index, health-related lifestyle factors and diabetes-related factors. Differences in metabolic abnormalities and modifiable lifestyles were compared among patients with varying levels of social isolation.

SUBMITTER: Lu Q 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10953297 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature