Last updated July 18, 2026
Key finding
At the 3-month follow-up, the intervention group demonstrated significantly greater reductions in HbA1c compared to the control (6.7% ± 0.8% vs. 7.2% ± 0.8%, P = 0.002).
A structured family and peer support intervention improved glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes.
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Medium-Term (3–12 mo)
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Study focus
A structured family and peer support intervention improved glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes.
Improving glycemic control is crucial for reducing the risk of complications associated with type 2 diabetes. This study highlights the importance of support systems in managing diabetes, suggesting that integrating family and peer support can enhance patient outcomes and overall quality of life.
The study's sample size and demographic diversity may limit generalizability. Long-term effects of the intervention were not assessed beyond the 3-month follow-up. The effectiveness of the intervention in different cultural contexts remains unclear.
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Akhmad A, Ratih PF, Bhisma M. Family and Peer Support Intervention Improves Glycemic Control in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes. Journal of Family & Community Medicine. 2026;33(2):84-91. doi:10.4103/jfcm.jfcm_357_25
The intervention group demonstrated a significant reduction in HbA1c levels (6.7% ± 0.8% vs. 7.2% ± 0.8%, P = 0.002).
Self-management scores improved significantly in the intervention group (56.1 ± 2.7 vs. 46.1 ± 3.4, P < 0.001).
Diabetes-related quality of life (DQoL) scores increased significantly (46.3 ± 7.9 vs. 37.1 ± 8.4, P < 0.001).
Knowledge of diabetes improved significantly (4.31 ± 0.61 vs. 3.91 ± 0.72, P < 0.001).
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Structured family and peer support intervention → HbA1c
Structured family and peer support intervention → HbA1c
Structured family and peer support intervention → Quality of life
Structured family and peer support intervention → Quality of life
Structured family and peer support intervention → Self-management scores
Structured family and peer support intervention → Self-management scores
Structured family and peer support intervention → Type 1 diabetes knowledge score
Structured family and peer support intervention → Type 1 diabetes knowledge score
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This study contributes to evidence on Structured family and peer support intervention and HbA1c, Structured family and peer support intervention and Quality of Life Outcomes.
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Structured family and peer support intervention appears to improve HbA1c.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
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HbA1c
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
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Structured family and peer support intervention appears to improve Quality of life.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
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Quality of life
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
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Structured family and peer support intervention appears to improve Self-management scores.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
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Self-management scores
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
Structured family and peer support intervention appears to improve Type 1 diabetes knowledge score.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
Type 1 diabetes knowledge score
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
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