Table 1: Examples of research questions and questions asked by interviewer.

Research Questions Interview Questions
How did the patient feel about the time of diagnosis?      1. What did you do in the weeks after being diagnosed and how did you feel?
     2. Who did you tell?
How does the concept disclosure unfold in different relations and settings among adults with early-onset T2DM?      3. Do you tell about or talk with others about your diabetes?
     4. When you meet new people, what can make you tell about your diabetes?
     5. Do you keep it a secret to some people?
     6. Is it easier for you to live with your diabetes when your social network knows about it?
     7. Will you describe yourself as open or closed about your diabetes? Why/why not?
     8. How do you experience that people react when they find out about your diabetes?