Table 2.
Mean and standard deviation of self-care behaviors
| Self-Care Behaviors | Number of items | Self-care score (day to week) Mean±SD | Max | Min |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diet | 4 | 2.71±1.3 | 0 | 7 |
| Exercise | 2 | 1.52±1.6 | 0 | 7 |
| Blood-glucose testing | 2 | 1.12±1.5 | 0 | 7 |
| Foot care | 2 | 1.35±2 | 0 | 7 |
| Regular use of medications | 1 | 4.16±2.8 | 0 | 7 |
| Smoking status | 1 | 1.17±2.5 | 0 | 7 |
| Total score of self-care behaviors | - | 2.08±1.07 | 0 | 6.46 |
SD=Standard deviation, Max=Maximum, Min=Minimum