TY - JOUR AU - Norabin, Naraporn AU - Chanpen, Uthaitip AU - Sowat, Chantana PY - 2020/09/10 Y2 - 2024/03/29 TI - The Experience in Controlling Blood Sugar Levels for Type 2 Diabetic Patients JF - Journal of Preventive Medicine Association of Thailand JA - JPMAT VL - 10 IS - 2 SE - Research Article DO - UR - https://he01.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/JPMAT/article/view/245006 SP - 351-365 AB - <p>&nbsp; &nbsp; The purpose of this qualitative research study is to study the experience of successfully controlling blood sugar in type 2 diabetic patients by conducting In-depth interviews for 11 respondents, Purposive sampling was used to recruit the 11 respondents. Giorgi’s method was used to analyze data. The findings revealed that the components to control diabetes consist of: 1. The definition of diabetes in respondents related to diet control 2. Recognition of glycemic control depends on blood sugar levels assessed through blood sugar testing and symptoms regarding hyperglycemia or hypoglycemia 3. Self-care behaviors for controlling blood sugar include changes in diet, drinking plenty of water, continual exercise, routinely taking medication and herbal supplements 4. The feeling associated with diabetes are fear and boredom 5. One’s perception in controlling diabetes depends on self-control 6. A negative experience is motivation for behavior modification in controlling their blood sugar levels 7. A sense of accomplishment and pride is established when the blood sugar is kept in control therefore encouraging the patient to continue maintaining healthy blood sugar levels for Type 2 diabetics.</p> ER -