Knowledge and awareness of healthcare systems and the uptake of diabetic services among Chinese people diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in the UK

These findings highlight the importance of ensuring diabetes education is culturally appropriate. Generational differences in education preference should be recognised by healthcare professionals to increase healthcare engagement. These findings demonstrate the important need to educate UK healthcare professionals with the unique sociocultural contexts for this ethnic group. This study uncovers gaps in awareness and service uptake, highlighting the need for co-development of interventions that promote health equity and improve diabetes management within this population.