Diabetes Self-Management Among Individuals With Diabetes and Physical Disabilities.
DeLawnia Comer-HaGansShamly AustinZo RamamonjiariveloLedric D ShermanPublished in: The science of diabetes self-management and care (2021)
Self-management behavior was poor among individuals with diabetes and physical limitations. Environmental barriers may partially contribute to reasons why individuals with diabetes and physical limitations do not engage in diabetes self-management behaviors that would assist them in mitigating diabetes complications. Other reasons could be the lack of equipment accessibility or adaptability and cultural competence among providers treating/caring for individuals with physical limitations.