Diabetic Self-Management Among Diabetic Patients

Abstract

People all around the world are affected by the deadly, complicated, and rising prevalent condition known as diabetes mellitus. The assessment of self-management among diabetic patients is very important. By self-monitoring of the blood glucose, eating healthy foods, doing exercise they can remain healthy despite of disease. The goal of the study is to determine how well diabetic patients manage their condition on their own. The study was conducted among diabetic patients in Hyderabad was convenient. Data was collected by DSMQ questionnaire. The statistical software for social sciences (SPSS) 21 version was used to examine the data. 100 individuals completed the survey, which was then returned for analysis (response rate of 100%). 46% of people frequently check their blood sugar levels, 49% take medications, 32% engage in physical activity, and just 32% adhere to the recommended diet. Majority of the diabetic patients do self- management but still there are a number of patients were unable to follow self-management regimes.