Table 2.

Sample of focus group discussion guide questions

Questions from focus group discussion guide: Type 2 Diabetes
1. What does living with diabetes mean to you?
2. What are your biggest challenges in managing your diabetes?
3. How do you currently manage your diabetes?
4. Who in your family supports you in managing your diabetes?
5. Are there barriers to going to see your healthcare provider? Probe: Do you have transportation? How many miles do you have to travel?
6. What are your thoughts about family programs that include adults with diabetes as well as their children or grandchildren who have pre-diabetes or are at high risk of diabetes?
7. What would be the benefits and/or issues in having family members attend the program with you?
8. How would you describe a program that would work for you?
9. Should the program take place once a week, twice a month?
10. When would be a good time to meet? Probe: During weekends or weekday; evenings, or afternoons? Why?