To take charge of one's life - group-based education for patients with type 2 diabetes in primary care - a lifeworld approach.

: The number of people suffering from diabetes worldwide, including Sweden, has increased. To strengthen the patient's empowerment and thus improve their ability to take care of their own health, patient education in self-care management plays a central role in diabetes care.: The specific aim in this study was to describe patients' experiences of group-based education using the model.