A Narrative View of Diabetes

Presenter Information

Lisa Acuff

Location

2077

Format Type

Paper

Start Date

January 2015

End Date

January 2015

Abstract

Narrative approaches to diabetes research are emerging, revealing the ordinary experiences of those with diabetes. This presentation suggests three ways these approaches contribute a meaningful understanding of the diabetes experience: 1) narratives unveil the everyday experiences of self-management, 2) narratives unveil the inner worlds of those with diabetes, and 3) narratives unveil the social worlds of those with diabetes. Implications for transforming health education are discussed.

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A Narrative View of Diabetes

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Narrative approaches to diabetes research are emerging, revealing the ordinary experiences of those with diabetes. This presentation suggests three ways these approaches contribute a meaningful understanding of the diabetes experience: 1) narratives unveil the everyday experiences of self-management, 2) narratives unveil the inner worlds of those with diabetes, and 3) narratives unveil the social worlds of those with diabetes. Implications for transforming health education are discussed.