Table 3.
Correlations between DN severity and SDSCA adherence in patients with T2DM
| SDSCA component | Global MNSI score | MNSI – questionnaire | MNSI – clinical |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global score | −0.527* | −0.392* | −0.440* |
| Diet score | −0.507* | −0.389* | −0.365* |
| Exercise score | −0.380* | −0.314* | −0.267* |
| Glycemic monitoring score | −0.275* | −0.243* | −0.233* |
| Foot care score | −0.238* | −0.080 | −0.331* |
| PHQ-9 score | 0.495* | 0.520* | 0.225* |
Notes:
*
Correlations are significant at α<0.01 threshold. P-value was obtained using the t-distribution test.
Abbreviations: DN, diabetic neuropathy; SDSCA, Summary of Diabetes Self-Care Activities; T2DM, type 2 diabetes mellitus; MNSI, Michigan Neuropathy Screening Instrument; PHQ-9, Patient Health Questionnaire-9.