Glucose monitoring, support systems, and motivating factors among individuals newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes: an explorative study in the Upper East Region, Ghana

The study revealed that individuals newly diagnosed with T2D lack knowledge pertaining to glucose monitoring. They primarily receive support from close family members and are encouraged when their results improve.It is recommended that care providers and authorities intensify education on the need for regular glucose monitoring. Further studies to quantify how these experiences of lack of support and knowledge affect clients are also recommended.