Challenges to diabetes self-management for adults with type 2 diabetes in low-resource settings in Mexico City: a qualitative descriptive study

• Main Authors: Robin Whittemore (Author), Mireya Vilar-Compte (Author), Selene De La Cerda (Author), Denise Marron (Author), Rosabelle Conover (Author), Roberta Delvy (Author), Annel Lozano-Marrufo (Author), Rafael Pérez-Escamilla (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2019-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background The prevalence of type 2 diabetes (T2D) in Mexico is one of the highest in the world, with high morbidity and mortality, and difficulty meeting glycemic targets. The purpose of this study was to identify the challenges for T2D self-management as perceived by both adults with T2D...