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Without lifestyle changes, many individuals with prediabetes develop type 2 diabetes within a few years.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Objective<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This study aimed to explore women's experiences of managing diet in daily life following a diagnosis of prediabetes.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This qualitative study involved interviews with 16 Swedish women aged 59\u201372 with prediabetes from the SCAPIS cohort, recruited via convenience sampling. Data were collected from May to August 2025 using open-ended questions. 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