Health-related quality of life of people with type 2 diabetes and its associated factors at a tertiary care clinic in Ningbo, China: A cross-sectional study.

Introduction: The burden of type 2 diabetes (T2DM) in China is increasing, with potential impacts on the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of those who develop the disease. Context-specific assessment of HRQoL and its associated factors informs the development of contextually appropriate interventions to improve HRQoL. This study aimed to determine the HRQoL and its associated factors in people with T2DM at a tertiary care clinic in Ningbo, China.

Effectiveness and safety of self-management interventions among adult type 2 diabetes mellitus patients in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review protocol.

Objective: The objective of this review is to evaluate and synthesize evidence on the effectiveness and safety of self-management interventions among adult type 2 diabetes mellitus patients in sub-Saharan Africa.

Introduction: Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a large and growing problem in sub-Saharan Africa. Several randomized controlled trials have been conducted assessing a range of self-management interventions among adult patients in sub-Saharan African settings.

What are the development priorities for management of type 2 diabetes by general practitioners in Ningbo, China: a qualitative study of patients' and practitioners' perspectives.

Objectives: To explore patients' and general practitioners' (GPs') perspectives on primary care management of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in Ningbo, China. We aimed to understand the current benefits and challenges and to identify development priorities.

Design: Exploratory qualitative descriptive study using face-to-face interviews and analysed by thematic, inductive analysis.