Self-care activities among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: A cross-sectional study.

Jiao Tang Tingting Wu Xiling Hu Ling-Ling Gao

Published in: International journal of nursing practice (2021)

Health-care providers and nurses should encourage greater engagement in self-care activities in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus, especially foot care and blood sugar testing. Illness perceptions may be used as a framework to guide interventions.

Keyphrases

healthcare
physical activity
social media
primary care
mental health
risk factors
palliative care
glycemic control
affordable care act
type diabetes
metabolic syndrome
cardiovascular disease
health information
insulin resistance