Self Management and Knowledge among People with Type 2 Diabetes Vas Aldrin1, Devi Elsa Sanatombi2,*, Vidyasagar Sudha3 1PhD Scholar, Manipal College of Nursing, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal 2Professor, Manipal College of Nursing, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal 3Professor, Department of Medicine, Kasturba Hospital Medical College, Manipal *Corresponding Author: Dr. Elsa Sanatombi Devi Professor, Manipal College of Nursing, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal-576104 Phone: +91 9739864293 Email: elsa.sana@manipal.edu
Online published on 19 August, 2019. Abstract Purpose The purpose of the study was to assess the knowledge and self management among people with type 2 diabetes. Method This study was carried out among 180 people with type 2 diabetes who admitted to tertiary care hospital at Udupi from June 2015 to January 2016. Data collected were basic demographic information and clinical items like HbA1c and BMI, knowledge, self management among people with type2 diabetes. Self management is assessed with diabetes self management questionnaire. Results This study revealed moderate level of self management among 95% participants and moderate level of knowledge was observed among 85% participants. Conclusion Considerable number i.e. 15% had inadequate knowledge regarding diabetes and its management which calls for appropriate intervention focusing on enhancing self management ability of people with type 2 diabetes. Summary Statement What is already known about this topic? What this paper adds? The implications of this paper Top Keywords Type 2 diabetes, Self management, Diabetes knowledge. Top |