# Where people go for diabetes guidance

Canonical page: https://data.verasight.io/health/where-people-go-for-diabetes-guidance/

> Indexed question in Health.

## Reading

In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted May 1 to 4, 2026, 44% of Americans selected healthcare providers as a resource they use to learn about diabetes and diabetes management.

A similar share, 41%, selected none of the listed resources or said they do not learn about diabetes or diabetes management. Family members and peers living with diabetes were each selected by 18%.

## Topline

Which of the following resources do you use to learn about diabetes and diabetes management?

44% selected healthcare providers as a diabetes information resource.

Respondents could select more than one option, so shares may sum to more than 100%.

- Healthcare providers (e.g., physician, nurse, pharmacist): 43.8%
- None of the above / I don't learn about diabetes/diabetes management: 40.8%
- Family Member: 18.1%
- A peer/someone else living with diabetes: 17.8%
- Social Media: 11.8%
- AI (e.g., chatgpt): 9.6%
- The community (e.g., faith-based programs): 4.8%

## Methodology

- Mode: Verasight panel recruited via random address-based sampling, random person-to-person text messaging, and dynamic online targeting
- Population: US adults age 18+
- Field dates: 2026-05-01 → 2026-05-04
- Base (unweighted): 1,000
- Margin of error: +/- 3.3%
- Module: 2
- Sponsor: Verasight
- Weight variable: weight
- Weighting targets: age, race/ethnicity, sex, income, education, region, metropolitan status

## Source

- Canonical question URL: [https://reports.verasight.io/r/sbm-2026#q-B.11](https://reports.verasight.io/r/sbm-2026#q-B.11)

## Citation

SBM Omnibus Survey #2026-049, fielded May 1-4, 2026, N=1,000 US adults age 18+, +/- 3.3%.

Canonical question URL: [https://reports.verasight.io/r/sbm-2026#q-B.11](https://reports.verasight.io/r/sbm-2026#q-B.11)