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Area of Science:

  • Health Disparities
  • Diabetes Self-Management
  • Rural Health

Background:

  • Type 2 diabetes (T2D) disproportionately affects African American communities.
  • Understanding T2D self-management in rural settings is crucial for effective interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore diabetes self-management practices among African Americans with T2D in rural communities.
  • To identify unique challenges and strategies employed by this population.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative descriptive study utilizing thematic analysis.
  • Purposive sampling of 34 African Americans with T2D in rural areas.
  • Grounded in the theory of integration.

Main Results:

  • Two key themes identified: 'deciphering the cues' and 'body sensing'.
  • Participants used a personalized feedback loop to monitor glucose levels by recognizing symptoms.
  • Longer diabetes duration correlated with better recognition of hypo/hyperglycemic symptoms.

Conclusions:

  • Glycemic management decision-making is a complex process influenced by disease duration, culture, and environment.
  • Findings inform a conceptual framework for T2D management in this population.
  • Provides insights for clinicians and educators serving rural African Americans with T2D.