The Possible Impact of Patients ’ Self Care Practice on their Diabetes Control (original) (raw)

2013

Abstract

Objective : To assess the relationship between self care practices among diabetic patients and their diabetes control. Subjects and Method : A total of 400 diabetic patients who were registered at two primary health care centers in Abha City, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, were interviewed within the period from 1/8/20011 to 31/8/2011. Self-care practices of diabetic patients were assessed using the Summary of Diabetes Self-Care Activities (SDSCA). Biochemical laboratory investigations were assessed, including plasma levels of fasting blood glucose. Results : Most patients were type 2 diabetics (93.8%). Almost half of patients had poor fasting blood glucose control (47.8%), while 27.8% were managed by insulin. The mean scores for all components of practiced diabetes self-care activities were considerably low. The highest mean scores for diabetes self-care activities were foot care and specific diet (3.4±2.1 and 2.4± 1.3, respectively). Younger diabetic patients tend to have significantly ...

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