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INTRODUCTION: This aim of this study was to determine the difficulties experienced by indivuduals with diabetes and their caregiver nurses during diabetes management of the disease, and to obtain information about their self-management level. METHODS: The study was performed in Ankara. The study sample consisted of seven volunteer patients with type 2 diabetes, and seven nurses responsible for these patients’ care. Data were collected using the semi-structured, intensive interview method. All data were collected through the face-to-face interviews conducted with the patients and their nurses in a suitable environment. The interviews were recorded with a tape recorder, after obtaining the permission of the study participants. At the end of the study, the data analysis was performed and various themes were created. RESULTS: Following the interviews conducted with the diabetic patients, and based on the results of qualitative assessment that were performed, the main themes were determined as diet adherence, exercise, stress management, and administration of insulin. The main themes identified in the interviews conducted with the caregiver nurses were diet, training, and administration of insulin.  CONCLUSION: According to these findings, nurses are advised to provide lifelong counseling and education guidance for patients with diabetes, beginning with the diagnosis of the disease and challenging them in self-management

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