Self-Management Experiences and Challenges of Elderly Women with Type 2 Diabetes

Diabetes will occur at any age, but the presence of co-morbid conditions in the elderly population complicates its management. There are increasing concerns about managing the physical and emotional perspectives of older people whose functional and reasoning needs are on a decline. An older adult with diabetes is at increased risk of developing mental illness and is considered as one of the emerging widespread health issues of the twenty first century in India. Compliance with self-care behaviour is essential in developing a better outcome in glycaemic control and quality of life. This study aims to explore the self-care management experiences and challenges of older women with diabetes using online group discussion.