ArticleDiabetic medicine : a journal of the British Diabetic Association2023
'No one ever asks about something that actually is relevant to my life': A qualitative study of diabetes and diabetes care experiences of young women with type 2 diabetes during their reproductive years.
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- Experiences of women with type 2 diabetes during the pre-pregnancy, pregnancy and postpartum periods: A systematic review of qualitative studies.Diabetic medicine : a journal of the British Diabetic Association · 2025Pooled it
- Psychosocial care and experiences in young adults living with early-onset type 2 diabetes: A narrative review.Diabetic medicine : a journal of the British Diabetic Association · 2026Review
- A Qualitative Exploration of the Support Needs of Individuals With Type 2 Diabetes and Disordered Eating Behaviours.Journal of diabetes research · 2026Article
- Living with early-onset type 2 diabetes in young adulthood: a narrative review of lived experience and implications for developmentally appropriate care.Frontiers in endocrinology · 2026Review
- Prevalence and associated factors of eating disorders in adults with type 2 diabetes: a systematic review.Journal of eating disorders · 2025Review
- Identity with Diabetes: Unpacking an Overlooked but Essential Dimension of the Diabetes Experience.Current diabetes reports · 2025Review
- Barriers and Facilitators to Physical Activity in People With Young-Onset (Aged 18-40 Years) Type 2 Diabetes: A Qualitative Study.Journal of clinical nursing · 2025Article
- Medication prescribing and pregnancy-related risk factors for women with type 2 diabetes of reproductive age within primary care: a cross-sectional investigation for the PREPARED study.BMJ open diabetes research & care · 2025Article
- Dear Health Care Professional: What People Need and Want When Diagnosed With Type 2 Diabetes.Clinical diabetes : a publication of the American Diabetes Association · 2025Article
- Psychosocial Facilitators and Barriers to Type 2 Diabetes Management in Adults: A Meta-Synthesis.Current diabetes reviews · 2024Review
- 'No one ever asks about something that actually is relevant to my life': A qualitative study of diabetes and diabetes care experiences of young women with type 2 diabetes during their reproductive years.Diabetic medicine : a journal of the British Diabetic Association · 2023Article
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aimTo understand the health needs, experiences, and views of women with type 2 diabetes in relation to diabetes, reproductive health experiences, and general wellbeing.
methodA qualitative study using semi-structured interviews. Thirty-six women with type 2 diabetes (median age 37 years; age ranges 20-45 years; median diabetes duration 4.5 years), recruited through social media and charities in the UK (n = 23) and Turkey (n = 13). Video interviews (n = 28) were audio recorded and transcribed verbatim. Email interviews (n = 8) and transcribed video interviews were analysed using Framework Analysis.
resultsTwo overarching themes were identified: (1) Perception of self and identity, (2) type 2 diabetes care is not orientated to women's needs. These themes highlight that living with type 2 diabetes was negatively perceived by the women in terms of their self-identity and reproductive health. Women reported that the diabetes care provided was often not appropriate or relevant to their health needs, and neglected issues of relevance to them. The women voiced ideas for enhancing current care to reflect their health needs, in particular the need for more emotional and peer-based support.
conclusionLiving with type 2 diabetes may negatively impact how women view themselves and how they relate to the roles they identify with such as, as a partner, mother, colleague. Current healthcare systems are not orientated to the specific needs of younger women with type 2 diabetes with limited opportunities to target their diabetes care around their health and wellbeing concerns and interests.
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