The Impact of Diabetes Self-Care, Healthy Lifestyle, Social Support, and Demographic Variables on Outcomes HbA1c in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes

• Published in: Clinical medicine insights. Endocrinology and diabetes Vol. 18; p. 11795514251331907
• Main Authors: Chen, Wan-Ju, Lin, Li-Ying
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States SAGE Publishing 01.01.2025
• Subjects: self care; diabetes mellitus; clinical manifestations of diabetes; type 2; healthy lifestyle; glycated hemoglobin
• ISSN: 1179-5514; 1179-5514
• DOI: 10.1177/11795514251331907

HbA1c control and related factors Managing blood sugar levels (HbA1c) is crucial for people with type 2 diabetes to prevent complications. However, only about 25% of patients successfully meet this goal. This study examined how self-care behaviors, lifestyle choices, social support, and personal factors influence HbA1c levels. Researchers studied 305 people with type 2 diabetes using questionnaire and medical records. The results showed that several factors impact blood sugar control. Higher age, good self-care habits, and regular running were linked to better control (lower HbA1c). However, being female, using insulin, having diabetes for a long time, having kidney issues (proteinuria), and receiving care from a spouse were associated with higher HbA1c levels. The study suggests that diabetes care should include personalized self-management plans. Caregivers should also be involved in diabetes education, and running could be a helpful exercise for managing blood sugar levels.