Table 1.

Social Support Survey Questions

Question or scale	Answer range
Family and friend diabetes-specific support (FF support)
Diabetes care profile: 29,30	1–5
“I can count on my family or friends to help and support me a lot with...”	Higher score = more perceived support
- Following my meal plan
- Taking my medicine
- Taking care of my feet
- Getting enough physical activity
- Testing my sugar
Professional support
“You get all the support you need from your doctor”	Five-point disagree-agree scale
	Higher score = more perceived support
“How satisfied are you with support provided by other health professionals (RNs, educators, etc.) in your doctor’s office?”	Five-point scale
	Higher score = more perceived support