Background: Different factors, such as personality and psychological characteristics, are effective in the self-care and control of diabetes. This study aimed at determining the effect of educational intervention based on locus of control structure of attribution theory on the self-care behavior of patients with type II diabetes.    Methods: This was a quasi-experi...

Despite progress in diabetes care and treatment, pregnancies in women with either type 1 or, type 2 DM are still associated with poorer outcomes with respect to healthy non diabetic women. Pregestational DM complicates 0.2 - 0.6% of pregnancies, 35% had type1 and 66% had type 2 DM. In contrast to GDM, pre GDM is more serious because the potential effects of uncontrolled glycemic levels begins a...

The NHS Information Centre has set up an internet portal that provides access to data, tools and information on diabetes. The National Diabetes Information Service Portal contains a comprehensive list of diabetes datasets, a description of various tools and their use, and links to other relevant websites. Users can also search through a list of questions commonly asked by commissioners, clinici...

Background: Diabetes Mellitus is the fourth leading cause of death worldwide, bringing enormous costs to communities and the health care system. Self-care behavior has a major influence on type 1 diabetes (T1D) health outcomes, and with successful management, children and adolescents with T1D can lead long and healthy lives. This study aimed to inves...

Background: A precision health care approach is needed in the context of the healthcare system, especially as an effort to improve the self-management activities of diabetes patients. Thus, the purpose of this study was to explore the perception of the possibility of implementing a precision health care program in hospitals through interviews with policymakers and health professionals. Methods...

BACKGROUND The vast majority of patients with diabetes have multiple chronic conditions, increasing complexity of care; however, clinical practice guidelines, interventions, and public reporting metrics do not adequately address the interaction of these multiple conditions. To advance the understanding of diabetes clinical care in the context of multiple chronic conditions, we must understand h...

OBJECTIVE To explore whether negative emotions mediate the effect of diabetes cognitions on diabetes self-care and conversely whether diabetes cognitions mediate the effect of negative emotions on diabetes self-care. DESIGN Longitudinal observational study in adults with type 2 diabetes. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Self-reported depression and anxiety (Diabetes Wellbeing Questionnaire), cognition...