Participants' experiences of a co‐adapted group‐based intervention to reduce diabetes distress in people with type 2 diabetes attending municipal rehabilitation services
Authors' conclusion
This study provides valuable insight into the experiences of people with type 2 diabetes and highlights key supportive aspects of an intervention to reduce diabetes distress.
Study context
- Population
- Adults with T2D attending municipal rehabilitation services who took part in a co-adapted, group-based intervention to reduce diabetes distress (8 groups, 6 weekly sessions: psychoeducation, mindfulness, facilitated discussions with visual dialogue tools)interviewed
- Participants
- 19 adults
- Outcome
- Participants' experiences of the intervention
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Main finding
As reported in the abstract
- Benefits: improved self-care, greater self-compassion regarding diabetes, and reduced worries and negative emotions about living with diabetes
- Changes linked to three key elements: strategies for managing diabetes distress, supportive and engaged health professionals, and a safe peer environment
- Some participants reported challenges interacting with other participants due to age differences and varying levels of engagement
Original publication
Participants' experiences of a co‐adapted group‐based intervention to reduce diabetes distress in people with type 2 diabetes attending municipal rehabilitation services. Diabet Med. Published 29 July 2026. doi:10.
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