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Table 2:

Example FANS messages from each support domain

Support domain	Emotional	Informational	Instrumental
Example FANS message from support person curriculum	Celebrate every time John does something for their health. Feel great about your progress together.	The A1C test (A-one-C) shows what Jackie’s blood sugar has been over the last 3 months. The A1C goal for most people is 7.	Challenge: Learn the names and doses of Gio’s medications. Write them down and keep the list handy for health appointments