Table 1 Specification of categories and included outcomes used for the analysis of self-management as given by the ADA [5]
From: Self-management of diabetes in Sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review
Category | Specification | Included Outcomes |
|---|---|---|
Healthy eating | General awareness of its importance, awareness of importance of measuring and portioning meals, adherence to an eating plan | Eating behavior, knowledge on diet recommendations, presence of and adherence to a diet plan |
Being active | General awareness, existence of and adherence to an activity plan (with information on frequency, intensity, time and type of activity), glucose checking before and after sports | Knowledge on activity recommendations, presence of and adherence to an activity plan |
Monitoring | General awareness, conducting SMBG (including information on frequency), keeping record of results, ability to analyze results | Awareness of SMBG, Availability of a glucose meter at home, frequency of SMBG |
Taking Medication | Awareness of the kind of prescribed medicine, adherence to the medication plan | Prescribed medication, medication adherence, awareness that medication needs to be taken throughout the life-time |
Reducing Risks | Awareness of possible complications, tobacco consumption, regular doctor appointments, taking care of feet | Awareness of consequences of uncontrolled Diabetes, consultations of specialists, self-care behavior, cigarette intake |
Psychosocial Aspects | Environmental, social, emotional burden of diabetes | Support by relatives, emotional and environmental aspects |