Managing Diabetes: The Need for Support

Authors

  • Udhavana Ramraj Durban University of Technology, South Africa Author
  • Nalini Govender Durban University of Technology, South Africa Author
  • Settings Poovendhree Reddy Durban University of Technology, South Africa Author
  • Raisuyah Bhagwan Durban University of Technology, South Africa Author

Keywords:

Diabetes, Qualitative, Psychosocial, Treatment and Management

Abstract

Background: This study aimed to determine the psychosocial aspects of diabetes management and treatment. Methods: A qualitative research method was used to guide this study. The study population was diabetic patients over the age of 50 years. A semi-structured interview was used to obtain data, which was transcribed and coded and later developed into themes. Results: Five broad themes emerged from the analyses, viz., patient understanding of diabetes, psychological effects, the impact of diabetes on life, experiences of support, and treatment and management of diabetes. Conclusion: The findings from this study highlight the personal health and social strain of diabetes, as well as the challenges experienced in terms of the stress and anxieties associated with the disease

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Article ID

10060

Published

2024-07-26

Issue

Vol. 9 No. 1 (2024)

Section

Articles