The main aim of this study was to explore the suitability, practicality, and acceptability of the self-management support and delivery system design components of the Chronic Care Model (CCM) in type 2 diabetes self-management in primary care settings in rural Pakistan. Thirty patients living with type 2 diabetes and 20 healthcare professionals (10 general practitioners and 10 nurses) were recruited from Al-Rehman Hospital at Abbottabad, Pakistan. The study data were collected using semi-structured interviews and analyzed using thematic analysis. The self-management element of the CCM played an important role in managing type 2 diabetes, and self-efficacy in relation to diet and diabetes management were the most effective strategies. Surprisingly, considering the local culture around diabetes, patient care reflecting their cultural background was identified as an important factor by patients not healthcare professionals. The delivery system design element of the CCM promoted multidisci
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