Journey Through Healthcare of People With Complications of Type 2 Diabetes: A Qualitative Study of Lived Experiences.
Stijn De BaetsKatrien DanhieuxEveline Lia DirinckBruno LapauwEdwin WoutersRoy RemmenJosefien Olmen VanPublished in: International journal of integrated care (2024)
Non-medical costs are not reimbursed, presenting a high burden to people. Self-management is tedious and hampered by other worries that people may have, such as financial constraints and coping with important life events. To conclude this study highlighted the need to improve diabetes screening. We suggest to enhance the role of paramedical professionals, integrate a social care worker, reduce financial constraints, and increase health literacy through more patient-centered, goal-oriented care.