Health care experiences of Indigenous people living with type 2 diabetes in Canada.

Background: Indigenous social determinants of health, including the ongoing impacts of colonization, contribute to increased rates of chronic disease and a health equity gap for Indigenous people. We sought to examine the health care experiences of Indigenous people with type 2 diabetes to understand how such determinants are embodied and enacted during clinical encounters.

Methods: Sequential focus groups and interviews were conducted in 5 Indigenous communities.