Convergences and divergences of diabetic patients' and healthcare professionals' opinions of care: a qualitative study.

Objectives: To investigate opinions' convergences and divergences of diabetic patients and health-care professionals on diabetes care and the development of a regional diabetes programme.

Background: Development and implementation of a regional diabetes programme.

Research Design: Qualitative study using focus groups to elicit diabetic patients' and health-care professionals' opinions, followed by content analysis.