ArticleBMJ open2024
Understanding the preferences of young adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus with regard to diabetes self-management education: a qualitative study.
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- Effectiveness of self-management interventions on Type 2 diabetes among young adults (18-45 years): A systematic review and meta-analysis.Diabetic medicine : a journal of the British Diabetic Association · 2025Pooled it
- Digital Management of Early-Onset Type 2 Diabetes: Empowerment, Challenges, and Future Outlook.Current diabetes reports · 2026Review
- 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
- Uptake and early outcomes of a meal replacement intervention in an ethnically diverse adult population living with obesity and significant comorbidity.Diabetes, obesity & metabolism · 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
- Cognitive and Behavioral Transformation in Type 2 Diabetes Through a Self-Efficacy-Focused Structured Education Program: A Descriptive Qualitative Study.Patient preference and adherence · 2026Article
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Abstract
aimYoung-onset type 2 diabetes (YOD) is associated with poorer clinical outcomes. To support the development of more effective diabetes self-management education (DSME) programmes, this study aimed to understand the preferences of young adults with YOD in relation to the modality, content and qualities of DSME.
methodsMaximal variation sampling was employed to recruit participants of varied age, ethnicity and marital status. In-depth interviews using a semistructured questionnaire were conducted. Subsequently, thematic analysis with coding and conceptualisation of data was applied to identify the main themes regarding DSME.
results21 young adult participants aged 22-39 years were interviewed from three polyclinics in Singapore. The most used modalities for DSME included education from healthcare providers, information and support from family and friends and information from internet sources. Participants were most interested in information regarding diet, age-specific diabetes-related conditions and medication effects. Additionally, participants valued DSME that was credible, accessible, individualised and empathetic. Conversely, absence of the above qualities and stigma hindered participants from receiving DSME.
conclusionOur study explored the preferences of young adults with YOD with regard to DSME, identifying the most used modalities, preferred content and qualities that were valued by young adults. Our findings will help inform the development of DSME programmes that can better meet the needs and preferences of young adults with YOD.
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