In Lawton et al’s qualitative study which took place between November 2003 – April 2004 based on experiences of Scottish diabetes services, they chose a study group consisting of 32 Pakistani and Indian males and females with type 2 diabetes, living in Edinburgh and have suffered from the disease between 1-30 years. They were selected via either their General Practitioners or by recommendation of a respondent. The purpose of the study was to explore their views and experiences of managing their diabetes and also their opinion of the services they receive, Hawthorne et al, 1997.Type 2 Diabetes in Scotland in comparison to the rest of Britain is predominant amongst persons with a South Asian background than the general population, D’Costa et al 1991.Persons from South Asian background have a higher risk of developing diabetic complications and a 40% higher death rate, Raleigh , et al 1997.
From the study we can see that they manage their diabetes poorly, the factors contributing to this is the language barrier between themselves and their healthcare practitioners, Lawton et al. 2006. It is a concern that the respondents had lack of knowledge into managing their blood sugar levels, Hawthorne et al, 1997. Due to many of the respondents being able to speak little or no English, a majority required bilingual professionals who provide …show more content…
The practitioner should also make the patient aware of the importance of changing their diet and incorporating more exercise into their lifestyles by reason of enduring a longer lifespan and leading a healthier life, and regulating their blood glucose levels; leading to less diabetic complications, Lawton et al,
From the study we can see that they manage their diabetes poorly, the factors contributing to this is the language barrier between themselves and their healthcare practitioners, Lawton et al. 2006. It is a concern that the respondents had lack of knowledge into managing their blood sugar levels, Hawthorne et al, 1997. Due to many of the respondents being able to speak little or no English, a majority required bilingual professionals who provide …show more content…
The practitioner should also make the patient aware of the importance of changing their diet and incorporating more exercise into their lifestyles by reason of enduring a longer lifespan and leading a healthier life, and regulating their blood glucose levels; leading to less diabetic complications, Lawton et al,