Self-care assessment among type 2 diabetes mellitus patients using summary of diabetes selfcare activities (SDSCA) scale attending NCD clinic of a tertiary care centre

Mean age of the study population was 60.95 ± 9.5 years. Majority were females. Mean duration of the disease among the study population was 9.45 + 8.37 years, ranging from 1 to 50 years. Highest mean score was observed in foot care in the present study followed by adherence to foot care. Adequate self-care practices were observed in foot care 93%, adherence to medication 90%, diet 46%, exercise 49%, blood sugar monitoring 55%. This study was similar to other studies done in hospital in different parts. Community-based studies showed a difference. This study sheds a light on importance of following a proper healthy diet and also shows that the higher degree of adherence of this population is to medication.