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“I'm not fearful of it. I'm not worried about it. It's a way of life for me”: A Qualitative Exploration of Peoples' Experiences Living With a Type 2 Diabetes Diagnosis

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Año de publicación 2023
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Descripción: Background: Type 2 diabetes is often a stigmatized condition as it is considered a lifestyle-related disease in many societies. It is important to understand stigma and its sources, but little research on this matter was found in the UK. This study aimed to investigate perceived stigma, self-stigma and flourishing in the context of type 2 diabetes. Method: The present study sought to investigate the lived experiences of people with a type 2 diabetes diagnosis in the UK. Qualitative semi-structured interviews were conducted, 6 individuals living with type 2 diabetes were interviewed (aged 41-79 years; 66.67% female; 33.33% male). Results: Reflective thematic analysis of the data generated four overarching themes. The first theme, ‘Receiving a diabetes diagnosis’ encapsulates the psychological reaction at the time participants received their diagnosis. The second theme, ‘coping with diabetes’ encapsulates what patients experience after diagnosis. The third theme, ‘Accepting the diagnosis’ shows current attitudes and feelings towards diabetes. Finally, the fourth theme, ‘Stigma around type 2 diabetes’ refers to the attitudes participants have perceived from others and its sources. Discussion: The results indicate that patients in this study perceive stigma from health providers, media, and the general population, but they have not internalised it. They believe stigmatising comments come from a lack of awareness and lack of knowledge about diabetes. The findings demonstrate gaps in the patient-health provider relationship that lead to resistance towards attending medical appointments.
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: Maria Camila Meza Porto, "“I'm not fearful of it. I'm not worried about it. It's a way of life for me”: A Qualitative Exploration of Peoples' Experiences Living With a Type 2 Diabetes Diagnosis", Colombia:-, 2023. Consultado en línea en la Biblioteca Digital de Bogotá (https://www.bibliotecadigitaldebogota.gov.co/resources/3711911/), el día 2025-05-07.

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“I'm not fearful of it. I'm not worried about it. It's a way of life for me”: A Qualitative Exploration of Peoples' Experiences Living With a Type 2 Diabetes Diagnosis

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