ArticleJournal of education and health promotion2026
Self-management behaviors and its correlation with maintenance blood glucose level control among diabetes mellitus patients: A longitudinal design study.
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- Quality of Chronic Care Statistically Mediates the Association Between eHealth Literacy and Self-Management Among Adults with Diabetes in a Shared Care Model.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
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backgroundDiabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by persistent hyperglycemia resulting from insulin resistance and/or impaired insulin secretion. Effective self-management behaviors are essential for maintaining glycemic control and preventing long-term complications. This longitudinal study aimed to evaluate diabetes self-management behaviors and examine their correlation with blood glucose maintenance among patients with DM. MATERIALS AND
methodsA longitudinal study was conducted at Al-Diwaniyah Teaching Hospital, Iraq, involving 120 patients recruited through simple random sampling. Data collection was performed at three observation points over a defined follow-up period. Structured questionnaires were used to obtain socio-demographic and clinical information, while the diabetes self-management questionnaire (DSMQ) was applied to assess self-management behaviors. Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) levels were measured to evaluate glycemic control. Statistical analyses included descriptive statistics, Chi-square tests, pairwise
resultsMore than half of the participants (55.3%) demonstrated poor knowledge regarding diabetes management. Significant associations (
conclusionPatient education contributes to improvements in diabetes self-management and glycemic control over time; however, gaps remain, particularly among individuals with lower socio-economic status. Comprehensive, culturally tailored interventions addressing both educational and socio-economic barriers are necessary to enhance self-management skills, optimize glycemic outcomes, and reduce health disparities.
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