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Diabetes self-care behavior alleviates the burden of caregivers and makes the management of diabetes mellitus simpler for all. Diabetic patients show better adherence to treatment regimen if conflict level is low and high cohesion level prevail in the family. Family provides emotional & economic support, safe food; takes care intently to ensure the treatment regimen is being strictly followed, reinforcing the fight against depression, and even mitigates the deleterious effects of stress on the patients. Even taking foods cooked by a family member helps to control blood glucose as well as a serum lipid profile. Better health can be provided if the family is considered central to the management of diabetes. Although family support is not shown to directly control the glycemic state, strong family ties can provide an environment where the patients can receive the management with utmost satisfaction and happiness.

The theme for World Diabetes Day 2018 and 2019 was “The Family and Diabetes”. The primary aim of the campaign was to raise awareness of the impact that diabetes has on the family. It also promoted the role of the family in the management, care, prevention, and education of the condition.