Seven self-care behaviors—healthy coping, healthy eating, being active, taking medication, monitoring, reducing risk, and problem-solving—are recommended for individuals with diabetes to achieve optimal health and quality of life. People newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes may find it challenging to learn and properly incorporate all of these self-care behaviors into their life. This qualitative study explored the experiences and perceived immediate self-management and psychosocial support needs in individuals newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Data analysis revealed the significant challenges individuals encounter after a type 2 diabetes diagnosis. Five main themes were identified: 1) type 2 diabetes diagnosis competes with other complex life challenges, 2) difficulty in performing behavior modification actions, 3) lack of support, 4) emergence of emotional and psychological issues, and 5) need for planned individualized follow-up support after a type 2 diabetes diagnosis. This study revealed a gap in care after type 2 diabetes diagnosis. Individualized support is needed to assist people in moving successfully from diagnosis to being well equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to properly manage the condition.
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March 20 2023
Pathway From Type 2 Diabetes Diagnosis to Action: How to Move People Forward
Michelle D.S. Boakye
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1Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
Corresponding author: Michelle D. S. Boakye, mdb521@psu.edu; stampley5@yahoo.com
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Sheridan Miyamoto;
Sheridan Miyamoto
1Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
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Deborah Greenwood;
Deborah Greenwood
2College of Nursing, UT Health San Antonio, San Antonio, TX
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Jennifer Kraschnewski;
Jennifer Kraschnewski
3College of Medicine, The Pennsylvania State University, Hershey, PA
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Kimberly Van Haitsma;
Kimberly Van Haitsma
1Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
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Marie Boltz
Marie Boltz
1Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
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Corresponding author: Michelle D. S. Boakye, mdb521@psu.edu; stampley5@yahoo.com
Diabetes Spectr ds220058
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Michelle D.S. Boakye, Sheridan Miyamoto, Deborah Greenwood, Jennifer Kraschnewski, Kimberly Van Haitsma, Marie Boltz; Pathway From Type 2 Diabetes Diagnosis to Action: How to Move People Forward. Diabetes Spectr 2023; ds220058. https://doi.org/10.2337/ds22-0058
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