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Gaining reconciliation when living with insulin treated diabetes: a qualitative study using content analysis
Susanne Eriksson1, Lena-Karin Gustafsson1
1School of Health, Care and Social Welfare, Mälardalen University, Eskilstuna, Sweden.
Summary
Individuals with insulin-treated diabetes develop adaptive strategies to manage daily life and achieve reconciliation. Flexible planning and a balanced lifestyle are key for managing this chronic condition.
Area of Science:
- Medical Sociology
- Psychology of Chronic Illness
Background:
- Living with insulin-treated diabetes requires continuous adaptation and management.
- The process of reconciling life with diabetes is complex and multifaceted.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore and describe the lived experiences of individuals undergoing the reconciliation process while managing insulin-treated diabetes.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative descriptive study design.
- In-depth interviews with 19 individuals diagnosed with insulin-treated diabetes.
- Analysis using qualitative content analysis.
Main Results:
- Experiences varied across different time periods: diagnosis (striving for control, knowledge acquisition), presence (developing coping strategies, balancing life, evaluating relationships), and future (avoidance due to uncertainty, risk-taking, and hope).
- Individuals developed dynamic strategies to navigate life changes and maintain balance.
- Uncertainty about disease progression and complications influenced future outlook.
Conclusions:
- Individuals with insulin-treated diabetes must develop flexible daily strategies for continuous re-evaluation and planning to achieve reconciliation.
- A flexible management regimen is essential for optimizing both quality of life and medical outcomes.
Keywords:
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