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Values and control in type 1 diabetes beyond glycemic outcomes: A qualitative interview study of everyday life with an insulin pump.

Bryan ClealMette Andersen NexøSigne SchmidtKaren RytterKirsten NørgaardIngrid Willaing
Published in: Chronic illness (2021)
Everyday life with diabetes is often characterized by uncertainty and individual coping strategies are imbued with values that extend beyond purely clinical concerns and reflect the sociality of everyday life. The social values influencing individual decision-making regarding diabetes technology could be effectively expanded and enhanced with integrated peer-supported learning.
Keyphrases
  • type diabetes
  • glycemic control
  • cardiovascular disease
  • decision making
  • healthcare
  • insulin resistance
  • depressive symptoms
  • mental health
  • metabolic syndrome
  • social support
  • skeletal muscle
  • adipose tissue