Do social connections affect disability-free survival in older adults with type 2 diabetes?

Social Connections & Diabetes Survival1 min readUpdated May 29, 2026

What the Evidence Shows

We analyzed the available evidence on social connections and disability-free survival in older adults with type 2 diabetes, and what we’ve found so far suggests a link between stronger social ties and longer life without disability. All 59.0 studies or assertions we reviewed support this idea, with...

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Healthy Behaviors, Leisure Activities, and Social Network Prolong Disability-Free Survival in Older Adults With Diabetes

DOI: 10.1093/gerona/glac054

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May 29, 2026·Last updated May 29, 2026

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