Experiences of Attending Group Education to Support Insulin Initiation in Type 2 Diabetes: A Qualitative Study

ConclusionPositive experiences of insulin group education for people with type 2 diabetes were associated with sharing experiences with other people starting insulin, reassurance from healthcare professionals, appropriate supportive materials, and skill of the facilitator to address insulin concerns and manage group dynamics. People with type 2 diabetes may benefit more from education if healthcare professionals are skilled in psychological techniques to facilitate group education aimed at addressing concerns around insulin therapy. Further research needs to assess the effectiveness of structured insulin group education for people with type 2 diabetes.
Source: Diabetes Therapy - Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research