The Lived Experiences of Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus with Poor Glycaemic Control in Nigeria: A Qualitative Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Many individuals living with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) struggle to maintain optimal glycaemic control. Reports from Nigeria show particularly high rates of poor glycaemic control, increasing the risk of microvascular and macrovascular complications. Little research has explored the lived experiences of individuals living with T2DM with poor glycaemic control in Nigeria, particularly in secondary healthcare settings, to guide improvements in care.

Objective

This study explored the experiences of individuals living with T2DM with poor glycaemic control.

Method

A qualitative research design was used. Semi-structured, individual interviews were conducted with 14 participants, aged 35 to 74 years, recruited from 3 secondary healthcare institutions in Lagos

SUBMITTER: Ayodeji O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12547145 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature