Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disease that continues to develop over time and requires complex treatment. while undergoing treatment DM, diabetic patients need supports in order to be able to carry out their treatment on an ongoing basis. This study aims to describe supports obtained by Type 2 DM patients during their treatment and caring. This is a qualitative research study with phenomenological approach. Sampling was conducted from social situation with a sample size 20 participants. Data were collected using semi-structured in-depth interviews and analysis were used Colaizzi methods. The results showed three themes. Theme 1) family supports; 2) social supports, 3) health workers supports. Family supports is the most important part, but the supports from health workers also play a role in increasing the motivation of type 2 DM patients in undergoing treatment and diet. it is important to explore more deeply and more specifically how the role of health workers in the care of DM patients for further studies 

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Core Subject Health, Social,
Meta Subject Health Professions, Nursing, Public Health, Social Sciences,
Meta DescInternational Journal of Nursing and Health Service is a refereed international publication that provided a venue for nursing scholar and others related health to publish the updating information. We aim to highlight research on nursing science, public health, public health nursing, and other health sciences to a wide international audience.
PenulisDesiyani, Cici , Kusnanto, Kusnanto , Yuswanto, Tri Johan Agus
Publisher ArticleInternational Journal of Nursing and Health Services
Subtitle Article International Journal of Nursing and Health Services (IJNHS) Vol 2 No 2 (2019): International Journal of Nursing and Health Services
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DOI Number DOI: 10.35654/ijnhs.v2i2.126
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