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Focus on the Positive: A Qualitative Study of Positive Experiences Living With Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes
The purpose of this study was to identify positive experiences associated with diabetes from the perspective of adults diagnosed with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. We conducted in-depth face-to-face and telephone interviews with adults with diabetes. Participants focused on positive and supportive expe...
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| Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
| Lenguaje: | English |
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American Diabetes Association
2021
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| Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8061556/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/33981131 http://dx.doi.org/10.2337/cd20-0082 |
| Sumario: | The purpose of this study was to identify positive experiences associated with diabetes from the perspective of adults diagnosed with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. We conducted in-depth face-to-face and telephone interviews with adults with diabetes. Participants focused on positive and supportive experiences with their peers and community, improved health behaviors, personal growth, and engagement in diabetes advocacy. Communicating positive experiences about diabetes may help clinicians and educators reframe the negative messages commonly shared with people with diabetes. |
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