"We are out of balance here": a Hmong cultural model of diabetes.

A Hmong cultural model of type 2 diabetes has not been described. We analyzed 20 group discussions during 21 group visits over 1 year with 39 Hmong adults with type 2 diabetes in order to describe a model that underlines their discussions. These Hmong adults attribute their diabetes to their refugee experience.

Group visits for Hmong adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a pre-post analysis.

Hmong refugees with type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM2) have poor glycemic control. For Hmong adults with DM2, group visits were instituted at a community health center and evaluated for their influence on diabetes management. Pre- and postintervention measures of physical health, mental health, and behavior were collected on 39 participants (64% participation rate).