Table 3 The mean SDSCA subscale scores among the patients with T2DM (n = 340)
Subscale domains | Subscale items | Mean (±SD) | |
|---|---|---|---|
Self-management behaviours over the previous 7 days | |||
General diet | 1 | Follow a healthy eating plan in the last week | 5.71 (±1.62) |
2 | Follow a healthy eating plan (on average per week, over the past month) | 5.75 (±1.53) | |
Total mean subscale domain score | 5.73 (±1.53) | ||
Specific diet | 3 | Eats five or more servings of fruits and vegetables | 5.41 (±1.83) |
4 | Eats high-fat foods (reverse scoring item) | 4.18 (±1.60) | |
Total mean subscale domain score | 4.80 (±1.18) | ||
Physical activity | 5 | Participates in at least 30 min of exercise | 4.60 (±2.32) |
6 | Participates in specific exercise session | 2.09 (±2.33) | |
Total mean subscale domain score | 3.35 (±1.85) | ||
Blood glucose testing | 7 | Tests for blood sugar | 1.18 (±1.89) |
8 | Tests your blood sugar acording to the number of times recommended by your health care providers | 1.19 (±1.915) | |
Total mean subscale domain score | 1.19 (±1.87) | ||
Foot care | 9 | Check your feet | 4.00 (±3.07) |
10 | Inspect the inside of your shoes | 3.48 (±3.18) | |
Total mean subscale domain score | 3.74 (±2.94) | ||
Total mean SDSCA score | 3.76 (±1.87) | ||