ArticleDiabetes spectrum : a publication of the American Diabetes Association2025
The Role of Diabetes Distress and Self-Efficacy as Mediators of Barriers to Diabetes Self-Management in Young Adults With Type 1 Diabetes: A Cross-Sectional Study.
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- Embedding psychological care in diabetes services: Why it's time to innovate and integrate.Diabetic medicine : a journal of the British Diabetic Association · 2026Review
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objectiveThis study examined how structural and contextual barriers, including social needs and gender, influence diabetes self-management (DSM) through psychosocial pathways, particularly diabetes distress (DD) and self-efficacy (SE). Although these barriers are well documented, their interactions with psychosocial factors remain underexplored. RESEARCH DESIGN AND
methodsWe analyzed cross-sectional baseline data from the REAL-T (Resilient, Empowered, Active Living-Telehealth) study (
resultsUnmet social needs, as well as female and nonconforming genders, were found likely to increase DSM challenges. All selected predictors became nonsignificant when accounting for all psychosocial variables. DD mediated all tested relationships, and SE partially mediated the relationship between unmet social needs and DSM.
conclusionThe proposed model suggests the need for targeted interventions addressing psychosocial pathways, particularly DD and SE, to mitigate the downstream effects of structural barriers to DSM. Inclusive gender-specific care models and systemic reforms to reduce social inequities are crucial for improving DSM outcomes and overall well-being.
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