A Mixed Methods Research (MMR) To Explore The Effects Of Social Disparities In Healthcare And Diabetes Self-Management Education (DSME) Access On Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) Treatment And Self-Management Among African Americans In South New Jersey
Introduction Initially referred to as adult-onset diabetes or non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) entails a metabolic disorder or disease characterized by increased blood glucose levels due to insulin deficiency and resistance (Ginter & Simko, 2012). T2DM’s typical symptoms include weight loss, fatigue, increased thirst, and frequent urination. Genetic and lifestyle factors cause …