Table 2.

Factors influencing poor glycaemic control in people with type 2 diabetes using insulin

	Theme	Category
1	Lifestyle challenges in adhering to medical recommendations	1. Difficulty integrating diabetes medical recommendations into work–life schedule 2. Inability to control food cravings and eating habits 3. Inappropriate diet recommendations by HCPs 4. Health-limiting conditions affecting exercise
2	Psychosocial issues and emotional hurdles	1. Psychosocial problems affecting diabetes self-care management 2. Loss of motivation 3. Perceived poor glycaemic control as part of ageing
3	Diabetes-treatment-related factors	1. Side effects of insulin 2. Perception of appropriate dietary practices related to insulin
4	Lack of knowledge about and self-efficacy in diabetes self-care	1. Lack of knowledge of glycaemic level and target 2. Lack of self-efficacy in adjustment of insulin dosage

HCP, healthcare provider.