Introduction:

Diabetes mellitus type 2 (DMT2) is a chronic disease whose incidence increases in alarming manner. The objective was to identify the factors associated to no self-care in men with premature death and diagnosis of DMT2.

Materials and Methods:

Six qualitative interviews, using the verbal autopsy methodology, were conducted with relatives of men with DMT2 who died due to complications of their disease. The results were analyzed through content analysis.

Results:

Denial of the DMT2, work, male chauvinism, food preference, family support, alcohol consumption, smoking, and depression were among the factors the participants suggested as limiting self-care.

Discussion:

Men with DMT2 are influenced by diverse circumstances that limit caring for themselves and, consequently, presenting health disadvantages, complications, and even an early death.

Conclusions:

From the nursing perspective, the results help to understand the behavior of the men regarding this disease, which requires constant care, while gaining a legitimate awareness that self-care does not threaten their manhood.

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