Lifestyle of type 2 diabetes mellitus patients with peripheral neuropathy: Phenomenological study

Sukhri Henanto Ritonga, Eva Decroli, Brian Sri Prahastuti, Elly Usman, Mudjiran, Adang Bachtiar, Afnwardi, Husna Yetti

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Abstract

Objective: To explore the lifestyle-related characteristics of people having type 2 diabetes mellitus with peripheral neuropathy. Method: The phenomenological study was conducted from July 5 to September 18, 2021, at Sadabuan Health Centre, Batunadua Health Centre and Wek 3 Health Centre, Padangsidimpuan, Indonesia, and comprised diabetic neuropathy patients who had cognitive impairment, anxiety and depression. Data was collected using in-depth interviews. Data was analysed using Collaizi’s method. Results: There were 8 subjects with mean age 48.38±13,606 years (range: 27-65 years), and mean duration of diabetes was 6±3.207 years. The majority of participants in this study were women 6 (75%). There were 7 themes that emerged from the collected data: level of physical activity, diet, sleep pattern, habit of consuming sweet drinks, smoking habit, social interaction, and self-care. Conclusion: Diabetes mellitus patient with peripheral neuropathy had not been able to completely switch to a healthier lifestyle.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)S13-S17
JournalJournal of the Pakistan Medical Association
Volume74
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - May 2024

Keywords

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Diabetes
  • Diet
  • Dysfunction
  • Exercise
  • Habits
  • Life Style
  • Neuropathies
  • Sleep
  • Smoking
  • Social Interaction

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