Barriers to Diabetes Self-Management Among Rural Individuals in the Workplace
Higher rates of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) are found in rural populations and barriers lessen the ability of these individuals to effectively manage diabetes. By lessening potential barriers to self-care management, health professionals, especially occupational health nurses, can assist individuals confidently manage T2DM. In this article, the authors provide an overview of diabetes self-management barriers for rural populations and implications for health professionals who assist individuals with T2DM in the workplace.
Source: Workplace Health and Safety - Category: Occupational Health Authors: Grant, J. S., Steadman, L. A. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
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