Developing a conceptual model for understanding nutritional problems and their negative impacts on quality of life among Chinese patients with type 2 diabetes: A qualitative study.

Aim: The purpose of this study was to obtain an in-depth understanding of nutritional problems and concerns among patients with type 2 diabetes and explored the negative impacts of those nutrition issues on health outcomes.

Design: A qualitative research method was used.

Methods: Twenty-one adult patients with type 2 diabetes participated in a semi structured interview.