Self-care activities amongst patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in north Karnataka: A hospital based study

Abstract

The rising prevalence of diabetes all over the world, especially in the Indian sub-continent needs self
care from patients to prevent complications. Self-care of the diabetics include, eating healthy food with 
restriction of calories, physical activities, regular monitoring of blood sugar levels, medications, lifestyle 
modifications. Multiple studies have shown that regular self-care and adequate precautions are associated 
with good outcomes.