Background: There has been significant argumentation whether spirituality/religiosity directly affect(s) type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) outcomes and well-being. Objectives: To evaluate the impact of spirituality/religiosity on T2DM management. Data sources: The PubΜed database was searched thoroughly for relevant papers. Results: The results show a positive relation between religiosity/spirituality and improved T2DM management. Limitations: The nature of the studies included is mostly qualitative and limited to the PubMed database. Conclusions: Our findings add to the growing evidence that demonstrates the important role of spirituality/religiosity in T2DM management.
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