Key result
Self-management behaviors were significantly negatively correlated with HbA1C (r=-0.435, P=0.001), 2-hour postprandial glucose (r=-0.453, P=0.001), and fasting plasma glucose (r=-0.277, P=0.015).
Why the study?
Do self-management behaviors improve glycemic control in community patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus?
Population
211 patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in a community, selected by stratified random sampling.
Comparison
Self-management behaviors vs Different levels of self-management behaviors
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Supports self-management education in community T2DM; hypothesis-generating and requires prospective trials to confirm benefit.
Cross-Sectional (n=211)
Do self-management behaviors improve glycemic control in community patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus?
Effect estimate: r=-0.435 (for HbA1C)
p-value: P=0.001
Better self-management behaviors in patients with type 2 diabetes are significantly associated with improved glycemic control, highlighting the importance of diabetes education.
Yu et al. (2013) conducted a cross-sectional in Type 2 diabetes mellitus (n=211). Self-management behaviors was evaluated on Glycemic control (Fasting plasma glucose, 2h postprandial plasma glucose, and HbA1C) (r=-0.435 (for HbA1C), p=P=0.001). Self-management behaviors were significantly negatively correlated with HbA1C (r=-0.435, P=0.001), 2-hour postprandial glucose (r=-0.453, P=0.001), and fasting plasma glucose (r=-0.277, P=0.015).
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