Source of support

Foreign-born persons diagnosed with type 2 diabetes n = 31

Swedish-born persons diagnosed with type 2 diabetes n = 40

Number

Percentage of total network

Number

Percentage of total network

Spouse/partner

22

12.4

31

12.0

Family

84

47.2

112

43.1

Friends

31

17.4

74

28.5

Workmates¹

9

5.1

14

5.4

Neighbours¹

2

1.1

3

1.2

Healthcare providers²

26

14.6

17

6.5

Counsellor²

3

3

4

1.5

Minister/priest²

1

1

0

0

Total

178

260