Social networks, perceived social support, and HbA1c in individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus in urban Ghana.

Although family and household members were identified as important sources of social support for diabetes management, the ways in which they influence HbA1c control among Ghanaians require further investigation. Future studies can examine whether changes in social support over time, social support satisfaction, or other dimensions of social relationships improve T2DM outcomes in countries like Ghana.