Table 2 The mean DMSES subscale scores among patients with T2DM (n = 340)
Subscale domains | Subscale items | Mean (±SD) | |
|---|---|---|---|
Items (scale 0 = cannot do, 10 = certainly can do) | |||
Blood glucose monitoring | 1 | I am able to check my blood sugar if necessary | 5.43 (±3.97) |
2 | I am able to correct blood sugar when the sugar level is too high (e.g. eat different foods) | 7.19 (±2.49) | |
3 | I am able to correct my blood sugar when the blood sugar level is too low (e.g. eat different foods) | 7.19 (±2.45) | |
Total mean subscale domain score | 6.60 (±2.97) | ||
Eating plan | 4 | I am able to choose the correct foods | 7.47 (±2.09) |
5 | I am able to choose different foods and stick to a healthy eating pattern | 7.39 (±2.20) | |
6 | I am able to keep my weight under control | 7.11 (±2.24) | |
9 | I am able to adjust my eating plan when ill | 7.33 (±2.29) | |
10 | I am able to follow a healthy eating pattern most of the time | 7.28 (±2.20) | |
13 | I am able to follow a healthy eating pattern when I am away from home | 6.82 (±2.38) | |
14 | I am able to adjust my eating plan when I am away from home | 7.09 (±2.20) | |
15 | I am able to follow a healthy eating pattern during the festive periods | 6.14 (±2.57) | |
16 | I am able to follow a healthy eating pattern during wedding ceremonies or at a party | 6.24 (±2.5) | |
17 | I am able to adjust my eating plan when I am feeling stressed or anxious | 7.12 (±2.30) | |
Total mean subscale domain score | 7.00 (±1.97) | ||
Physical activity | 8 | I am able to do enough exercise | 7.12 (±2.3) |
11 | I am able to do more exercise if the doctor advises me to | 6.79 (±2.42) | |
12 | When I do more exercise, I am able to adjust my eating plan | 6.66 (±2.44) | |
Total mean subscale domain score | 6.85 (±2.19) | ||
Foot care | 7 | I am able to examine my feet for cuts | 7.40 (±2.36) |
Medications and follow-up | 19 | I am able to take my medication as prescribed | 8.77 (±1.68) |
20 | I am able to maintain my medication when I am ill | 8.68 (±1.85) | |
18 | I am able to visit my doctor four times a year to monitor my diabetes according to treatment plan to monitor my diabetes | 8.88 (±1.74) | |
Total mean subscale domain score | 8.78 (±1.76) | ||
Total mean DMSES score | 7.33 (±2.25) | ||