Table 1.
DSP–call content
| Call number | Couples | Individual | Enhanced usual care |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Basic DSME 1a | Same | Same |
| 2 | Basic DSME 2b | Same | Same |
| 3 | Healthy eating 1: fat gram goal behavior change contract BG testing | Same | – |
| 4 | Emotions and DM: anxiety, depression, stress, relationships and DM, practice speaker–listener technique | Emotions and DM: anxiety, depression stress | – |
| 5 | Healthy eating 2: problem dietary situations carbohydrate consistency | Same | – |
| 6 | Healthy eating 3: behavior change strategies (what works, what does not) | Same | – |
| 7 | Couples communication styles (what works, what does not) | 6 step problem-solving process | – |
| 8 | DM and activity 1: benefits of walking, activity contract | Same | – |
| 9 | DM and activity 2: barriers to behavior change | Same | – |
| 10 | DM medications: medication adherence plan | Same | – |
| 11 | Review of goals/of barriers/of accomplishments | Same | – |
| 12 | The future ahead: new action plans to achieve goals and maintain gains | Same | – |
DSME diabetes self-management education
aBiology and T2DM, BG monitoring, HbAlc, meds, insulin, hypoglycemia, sick days, complications
bT2DM and diet, healthy eating, carbohydrate consistency, physical activity