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Control and adherence: Living with diabetes in Bangkok, Thailand

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  • Naemiratch, Bhensri
  • Manderson, Lenore

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Diabetes is managed via a regimen of control. Physicians advise adults living with type 2 diabetes to control blood sugar levels by controlling diet, maintaining regular exercise, and complying with medication. The extent to which individuals are able to adhere to such recommendations varies. In this article, we explore lay perceptions of diabetes and its control, drawing on data from an ethnographic study conducted in Bangkok, Thailand. Between August 2001 and February 2003 the first author spent time with twelve man and women living with type 2 diabetes, their spouses, children and health providers. An additional 21 people were interviewed to extend the data and test for generalisibility. It was found that individual explanations of control, and adherence or resistance to medical advice, are interpreted and adapted in ways consistent with Buddhist philosophy and Thai norms that govern everyday life. Notions of moderation and cultural values of being and behaving, and ideals of interaction, provide a philosophical basis and practical guidelines for control.

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  • Naemiratch, Bhensri & Manderson, Lenore, 2006. "Control and adherence: Living with diabetes in Bangkok, Thailand," Social Science & Medicine, Elsevier, vol. 63(5), pages 1147-1157, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:socmed:v:63:y:2006:i:5:p:1147-1157
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