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Semi-structured in-depth interviews were used to collect the data. Data were analyzed using the content analysis method with Graneheim and Lundman's approach. Guba and Lincoln's criteria were used to measure the quality and validity of the data.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>We extracted one theme, two sub-themes, four secondary categories, and 13 primary categories (443 codes). The theme of the ups and downs of receiving services was divided into two sub-themes obstacles and challenges of receiving services, and facilitators for receiving services; four secondary categories: obstacles and challenges of seeking service from the patients, and the patient's family, obstacles and challenges of receiving services by the system, solutions made by patients to solve psychological problems caused by the epidemic and facilitators to receive healthcare services from the system.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Discussion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Given the disruptions caused by COVID-19 and similar epidemics, it is crucial to develop strategies for improving healthcare access for people with diabetes. 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