Abstract
Evidence from global research has established the important role of glycaemic balance in controlling diabetes, preventing its complications and maintaining quality of life. Research has also identified that self-management, self-efficacy and depression are correlates of long-term glycaemic balance. This article describes a study exploring the inter-relationships between self-efficacy, self-management and depression, and their impact on long-term glycaemic control and symptoms of hyperglycaemia and hypoglycaemia in a community-dwelling population of adult Israelis with type 2 diabetes. The study indicates that nurses and other diabetes professionals need to assess levels of self-efficacy, self-management and mood in individuals with type 2 diabetes.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 333-339 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Journal of Diabetes Nursing |
Volume | 18 |
Issue number | 8 |
State | Published - 1 Jan 2014 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Depression
- Glycaemic control
- Self-efficacy
- Self-management
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
- Advanced and Specialized Nursing