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. 2014 Jan;32(1):12-7.
doi: 10.2337/diaclin.32.1.12.

Older Adults' Perceived Challenges With Health Care Providers Treating Their Type 2 Diabetes and Comorbid Conditions

Elizabeth A Beverly, Linda A Wray, Ching-Ju Chiu, Cynthia L LaCoe

Older Adults' Perceived Challenges With Health Care Providers Treating Their Type 2 Diabetes and Comorbid Conditions

Elizabeth A Beverly et al. Clin Diabetes. 2014 Jan.

Abstract

Type 2 diabetes and comorbidity represent serious health problems to the aging population. This qualitative study aimed to describe older adults' perceived challenges with providers treating their type 2 diabetes and other chronic conditions. Older adults perceived a general unwillingness from their providers to treat their multiple health conditions and address their individual preferences for care. Older adults may require more in-depth communication with their providers in addition to individualized treatment plans that address their preferences for comorbidity management.

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