Correlation between Diabetes Knowledge and Glycemic Control: A Study using the Michigan Diabetes Research and Training Center's Revised Diabetes Knowledge Test

The purpose of this research is to investigate the correlation between diabetes knowledge and glycemic control among adult patients with Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) and Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), following a single session of diabetes selfmanagement education and support (DSMES) focusing on diet. The Michigan Diabetes Research and Training Center's Revised Diabetes Knowledge Test (DKT2) was used to assess patients' general knowledge before and after the DSMES session, and hemoglobin A1C values were measured to evaluate glycemic control. The study found that while the DKT2 scores and A1C values showed overall improvement post -session, the correlation between increased knowledge and glycemic control was weak and not statistically significant. This highlights the need for comprehensive DSMES that includes more than dietary education and suggests multiple sessions for better diabetes management. This study is significant as it provides insights into the effectiveness of DSMES in improving diabetes knowledge and glycemic control, highlighting areas where patient education can be enhanced for better diabetes management outcomes.