Hur livet påverkas
En kvalitativ intervjustudie om äldres upplevelser av att leva med typ 2-diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is a growing disease in the population which includes that older people are a risk group. With the disease grows even cost?s. A lifestyle change is a major part of the treatment for type 2 diabetes. There are several factors that suggest positive effects on prevention among the elderly where, among other things, economic and health benefits are presented. A study has been conducted with a qualitative approach in which data collection method consisted a semi-structured interview. The aim of the study was to investigate how older experiencing daily life with a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes with Sense of coherence as a theoretical framework. A purposeful sampling where the selection criteria was to recruit 65 years or older people with type 2 diabetes, resulting in five interviewees were chosen. The method of analysis constituted a manifest content analysis. The result shows that the disease contributes to change and affect life after diagnosis, also the need to gather knowledge about the disease occurred. Experiences of existing and non-existent support was mentioned, and that treatment options were pleasantly arranged. Diabetes complications was something that was disturbing and factors in life so as to be single, to go away and to give up the things that gave satisfaction was something complicated. There were deficiencies in health care and the need for enhanced patient education. The conclusion was that life is affected when diagnosed type 2 diabetes and supportive and hindering factors were experienced by diabetic patients, continued preventive efforts should be focused in the area to allow health and increase public health.