Psychosocial Factors Predicting Healthcare Usage in Young Adults with Youth-Onset Type 2 Diabetes: The TODAY2 iCount Observational Study.

Paula M TriefDiane UschnerBarbara J AndersonHui WenJane D BulgerRuth S Weinstock

Published in: Journal of general internal medicine (2023)

Sub-optimal healthcare usage, common in young adults with youth-onset type 2 diabetes, is predicted by beliefs about medicines, diabetes impact, and self-management support. We must address these factors to help this vulnerable group establish stable diabetes care.

Keyphrases

type diabetes
young adults
healthcare
glycemic control
mental health
cardiovascular disease
physical activity
insulin resistance
metabolic syndrome
weight loss
adipose tissue