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Telehealth facilitates regular contact between patients and their providers, especially when there are geographic barriers and time constraints prohibiting physical interaction, at little or no added cost to the patient and at their convenience.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Objective<\/jats:title>\n This study examines cultural and technological barriers affecting telehealth adoption among Asian American people with T2DM.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Methods<\/jats:title>\n A qualitative case study approach was employed, utilizing semistructured interviews with 30 Asian American individuals in Missouri. Thematic analysis was used to identify key barriers.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results<\/jats:title>\n Four major barriers emerged: (1) language and cultural barriers\u2014limited availability of translated materials and interpreters; (2) limited digital literacy and access\u2014older adults and individuals with low technological exposure struggled with telehealth platforms; (3) limited provider recommendations\u2014health care providers did not actively endorse telehealth, reducing patient awareness of telehealth as an option; and (4) technology access and infrastructure disparities\u2014low-income participants faced challenges with the costs of and access to broadband and telehealth-compatible devices.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n Addressing cultural and technological barriers is crucial to increasing telehealth adoption among Asian American people with T2DM. Culturally tailored interventions, provider engagement, and digital literacy programs should be prioritized. 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