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Prediabetes, a key risk state, offers a critical window for prevention, as lifestyle changes can reduce progression to type 2 diabetes by nearly 50%. Despite clear guidelines emphasizing diet and physical activity, adherence remains challenging due to socioeconomic, cultural, and behavioral barriers.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Aim<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The aim of this study was to explore men\u2019s attitudes toward managing their diet and lifestyle after being diagnosed with prediabetes.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A qualitative study used individual and group interviews with 21 Swedish men aged 60\u201372 with prediabetes, recruited from the Swedish CArdioPulmonary bioImage Study (SCAPIS) cohort via convenience sampling. Data collected from May to August 2025 through Microsoft Teams included open-ended questions. Interviews were audio-recorded and transcribed. Analysis followed Graneheim and Lundman\u2019s qualitative content analysis.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The men recognized the importance of healthy habits but doubted they could maintain lasting change. This ambivalence was caused by personal limitations and a focus on short-term goals. Some men sought support from family or friends, moving from contemplation to preparation. Learning from successes and setbacks, they gained a more realistic view of their ability to change. The analysis identified one main theme, \u201cGrasping the message about healthy habits but still doubting one\u2019s ability to change\u201d, and two additional themes, each with three subthemes.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Men with prediabetes know how to eat healthy but struggle to turn knowledge into habits. Emotional distress, ambivalence, and triggers often undermine motivation. Short-term goals like weight loss dominate over long-term strategies. 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