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What Individuals Want to Hear at the Point of Type 2 Diabetes Diagnosis

Year: 2022

Type: article

Abstract: Recent studies have shown that the time of diagnosis with type 2 diabetes is often not a teachable moment because of heightened emotions. Yet, research also shows that individuals who are newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes need reassurance and a clear pathway to obtain the education and support needed to self-manage the condition. This article reports on qualitative research exploring the experiences of individuals with type 2 diabetes at the time of diagnosis, including information they wanted to hear and learn at diagnosis. The findings suggest that initial communication should offer reassurance and establish a partnership between the diagnosed individual and the health care provider to identify next steps toward self-management success.

Source: Clinical Diabetes

DOI: 10.2337/cd21-0151

Authors: Michelle D.S. Boakye, Sheridan Miyamoto, Deborah Greenwood

Institutions: Pennsylvania State University, The University of Texas at San Antonio Health Science Center

Language: English

Topic: Diabetes Management and Education

Subfield: Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

Funder: Pennsylvania State University