Stability and Predictive Utility over 3 Years of Illness Beliefs of Individuals Recently Diagnosed With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Peoples’ beliefs about diabetes are formed quickly after diagnosis, and thereafter seem to be relatively stable over extended follow-up. These early illness beliefs are predictive of later psychological distress, and emphasize the importance of initial context and provision of diabetes care in shaping participants’ future well-being (Diabetic Medicine)