Description: This publication examines racial differences in the adjustment to a recent type 2 diabetes diagnosis, focusing on psychological health, self-care behaviors, and physical health. Using a community sample of adults, the research tracks changes over six months to better understand how race and sex influence early diabetes management and adaptation.

Citation: Helgeson, V. S., Naqvi, J. B., Korytkowski, M. T., & Gary-Webb, T. L. (2021). A Closer Look at Racial Differences in Diabetes Outcomes Among a Community Sample: Diabetes Distress, Self-care, and HbA1c. Diabetes care, 44(11), 2487–2492. https://doi.org/10.2337/dc21-0734