Harm/Loss, Threat, and Challenge of Living With Diabetes for Persons From Rural Appalachia: A Qualitative Study.

ABSTRACT

Living with the stress of diabetes involves suffering with pain, being frightened of the unknown, worrying about threats to family, trying to manage restrictions, taking on activities of living the everyday, and moving forward with confidence. The appraisal of the stress of diabetes indicates a need for development of person-centered interventions.