Management of a Dual Low Sodium and Diabetic Diet by Patient-Caregiver Dyads: A Qualitative Descriptive Study.

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to explore factors surrounding management of simultaneous dietary recommendations for heart failure and type 2 diabetes among patient-caregiver dyads.

Methods: Qualitative description was used to explore dyad experiences managing a dual diet. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with patients with a concurrent diagnosis of type 2 diabetes and heart failure and their family caregiver.