Objective: Hypoglycemia can cause psychological distress in people with diabetes; however, less is understood about the emotional impact of hypoglycemia on their health care providers (HCPs). This article focuses on the experiences and emotions of HCPs caring for patients with diabetes.
Methods: This was a descriptive qualitative study from the InHypo-DM research program.
Objectives: Hypoglycemia is a common adverse event for people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus. In this article, we explore the specific roles that individuals assume to prevent or treat hypoglycemia.
Methods: A descriptive qualitative study from the UnderstandINg the impact of HYPOglycemia on Diabetes Management Study (InHypo-DM) research program.
Hypoglycemia is one of the most common adverse events for people living with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. To gain a deeper understanding of patients' emotions regarding hypoglycemia, we conducted a descriptive qualitative study. Purposive sampling was used to recruit participants for a 30- to 45-minute semi-structured interview.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: A significant body of research exists on the impact of the social determinants of health (SDoHs) on diabetes care and general health outcomes. However, less is known about health care practitioners' (HCPs') perspectives and experiences regarding the impact of the SDoHs on their patients with Type I and Type 2 diabetes mellitus and how this affects the prevention and treatment of hypoglycemia.
Method: A descriptive qualitative study, derived from the InHypo-DM (Canada) research program.