A qualitative study to explore the perception and behavior of patients towards diabetes management with physical disability

A qualitative study to explore the perception and behavior of patients towards diabetes management with physical disability

Abstract Background This study aimed to determine self-monitoring practices, awareness to dietary modifications and barriers to medication adherence among physically disabled type 2 diabetes mellitus patients. Methods Interview sessions were conducted at diabetes clinic—Penang general hospital. The...

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Main Authors: Syed Wasif Gillani, Syed Azhar Syed Sulaiman, Mohi Iqbal Mohammad Abdul, Sherif Y. Saad
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-07-01
Series:Diabetology & Metabolic Syndrome
Subjects:
Patient education
Counseling
Disease understanding
Diabetes mellitus
Qualitative study
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13098-017-0257-6

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