Living with painful diabetic neuropathy: insights from focus groups into fears and coping strategies.

Iris Maria KaneraCharlotte C M van Laake-GeelenJoop M RuijgrokMarielle E J B GoossensJeroen R de JongJeanine A M C F VerbuntMargot GeertsRob J E M SmeetsHanne P J Kindermans

Published in: Psychology & health (2018)

In persons with PDN, diabetes-related fears and pain-related fears play a role in less engagement in PA, indicating the need for new methods for improving self-management in persons with PDN.

Keyphrases

type diabetes
chronic pain
cardiovascular disease

social media
depressive symptoms
pain management

neuropathic pain
social support
glycemic control

metabolic syndrome
adipose tissue
spinal cord injury