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Relationship between motivational style and glycemic control in Jordanian patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus

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Although, there is increased recognition of the importance of blood glucose control and diabetes education in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), the relationship between motivation and long term outcomes, glycemic… Click to show full abstract

Although, there is increased recognition of the importance of blood glucose control and diabetes education in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), the relationship between motivation and long term outcomes, glycemic control, are lacking. The primary aims of the present study were to: (i) describe the motivational style of Jordanian patients with T2DM regarding self‐care management, taking medications, and self‐monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG), as well as following therapeutic dietary instructions and exercising regularly; and b) examine the significance of these factors in predicting glycemic control.

Keywords: control; motivational style; jordanian patients; type diabetes; diabetes mellitus; glycemic control

Journal Title: Journal of Diabetes
Year Published: 2017

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