Table 2.

Them	Subtheme/frequency and percentage
lifestyle modification	Promotion of knowledge (n = 13, 86.6%)
	Modification of behaviors (n = 12, 80%)
	Promotion of self (n = 10, 66.6%)
	Promotion of spiritual aspects (n = 14, 93.3%)
Promotion of interpersonal interactions	Promotion relationships between family members (n = 11, 73.3%)
	Participation in group activities (n = 10, 66.6%)
	Empathy with other patients with diabetes (n = 10, 66.6%)
Appreciating life	Taking advantage of opportunities in life (n = 12, 80%)
	Worthy of health (n = 13, 86.6%)