Clinical and socio-demographic determinants of inadequate self-care in adults with type 1 diabetes mellitus: the leading role of self-care confidence.

Rosario CarusoPaola ReboraFederica DellafioreDiletta FabriziBarbara RiegelDavide AusiliStefania Di Mauro

Published in: Acta diabetologica (2018)

Self-care management is commonly inadequate in adults with T1DM. Self-care confidence is the most important determinant of self-care behaviors in this population. Educational interventions are recommended to improve self-care confidence in adults with T1DM.

Keyphrases

physical activity
glycemic control
type diabetes
metabolic syndrome
insulin resistance