Knowledge assessment of self-care activities of diabetes mellitus in a tertiary care hospital

Background Diabetes self-care has been described as an evolutionary, sustainable process of knowledge development in chronic medical conditions. It has been discovered that there is a positive correlation between glycemic control and improvement in quality of life. Objective This study aims to evaluate the knowledge of self-care activities in type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM) and the effect of pharmacist-led intervention in glycemic control using Diabetes Self-Care Management Questionnaire-Revised (DSMQ-R). Methods The interventional study was conducted among diabetics in a tertiary care hospital for over 6 months. Baseline and follow-up data were analysed using t-tests and linear regression to assess changes in knowledge and their relationship with fasting blood sugar (FBS). Results This study recruited 179 participants, predominantly in the 56-65 age group and mostly male (53%). Importantly 85% with prior T2DM diagnoses, addressing a specific population. The study successfully investigated the link between self-care knowledge and blood sugar control in T2DM patients. While the initial correlation between questionnaire data and fasting blood sugar was moderate (r = 0.027, p = 0.358), a meaningful 30.46% improvement in participants' knowledge was observed (p < 0.05). Notably, half achieved good glycemic control, highlighting the positive impact of education on self-care practices. This confirms the potential of such interventions to empower individuals with T2DM management tools. Conclusion By demonstrating a significant improvement in knowledge and observing good glycemic control in a substantial portion of participants, the study highlights its potential to empower individuals with T2DM.