Journal of diabetes and its complications
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J. Diabetes Complicat. · Jan 2012
Self-efficacy, self-management, and glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
The objective was to evaluate the relationships between diabetes management self-efficacy and diabetes self-management behaviors and glycemic control. ⋯ The majority of subjects did not have their diabetes controlled; their self-efficacy was low, and they had suboptimal self-management behaviors. Therefore, strategies to enhance and promote self-efficacy and self-management behaviors for patients are essential components of diabetes education programs. Furthermore, behavioral counseling and skill-building interventions are critical for the patients to become confident and be able to manage their diabetes.