Experiences of living with overweight/obesity and early type 2 diabetes in Singapore-a qualitative interview study.
Mary LeeHwee Sing KhooCharmaine KrishnasamyMay Eng LooSabrina Kay Wye WongSan Chye ChengEileen BeiShu Yun TanPauline XieEng Sing LeeWern Ee TangPublished in: BMJ open (2024)
An exploration of the lifeworld of patients with overweight/obese and early type 2 diabetes revealed that work demands, dietary practices in the workplace and at home, and the easy availability of calorie-dense foods afforded by a technology-infused environment hindered the individual's efforts at maintaining a healthy weight and lifestyle. Policy and initiatives promoting work-life balance as well as individualised interventions can support participants' stress management, and problem-solving capability for behaviour change. These barriers stemmed from the various domains of the environmental, interpersonal and intrapersonal but were interrelated. They underscored the need for an integrated approach to weight and diabetes management.
Keyphrases
- weight loss
- type diabetes
- glycemic control
- bariatric surgery
- physical activity
- weight gain
- healthcare
- cardiovascular disease
- mental health
- insulin resistance
- quality improvement
- public health
- primary care
- metabolic syndrome
- body mass index
- obese patients
- adipose tissue
- skeletal muscle
- heat stress
- climate change
- life cycle