"The Critical Services Are Out of Reach": Diabetes Management and the Experiences of South Asian Immigrants in Ontario.

ABSTRACT: Type 2 diabetes is a serious chronic condition affecting millions of people worldwide. South Asians (individuals originating from Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Nepal) represent a high-risk ethnicity for developing type 2 diabetes (T2D) and experience a high prevalence of the disease, even in migrant populations. The objective of this study was to investigate perceptions and experiences of South Asians living with T2D in Ontario, and their utilization of diabetes related services within the provincial healthcare system. Data were obtained from 20 in-depth interviews with South Asian participants diagnosed with T2D and living in the Greater Toronto Area. Our findings indicate a dissatisfaction with Ontario's coverage for diabetes services; varying uptake of recommended health t

SUBMITTER: Waqar M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10962024 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature