Table 4.
Reported self-management behavioral changes during the lockdown compared with before the lockdown.
| Behavior | Greatly decreased | Somewhat decreased | No change | Somewhat increased | Greatly increased |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maintaining physical activity | 27 (41.5) | 17 (26.2) | 6 (9.2) | 10 (15.4) | 5 (7.7) |
| Ability to follow healthy diet | 8 (12.3) | 19 (29.2) | 18 (27.7) | 13 (20) | 7 (10.8) |
| Experiencing symptoms of hyperglycemia | 5 (7.7) | 7 (10.8) | 27 (41.5) | 22 (33.8) | 4 (6.2) |
| Experiencing symptoms of hypoglycemia | 6 (9.2) | 12 (18.5) | 34 (52.3) | 10 (15.4) | 3 (4.6) |
| Adherence to carbohydrate counting | 2 (3.1) | 5 (7.7) | 45 (69.2) | 7 (10.8) | 6 (9.2) |
| Adherence to Bolus Wizard during mealtime | 1 (1.5) | 5 (7.7) | 47 (72.3) | 6 (9.2) | 6 (9.2) |
| Adherence to Bolus Wizard for correction dose for hyperglycemia | 3 (4.6) | 8 (12.3) | 40 (61.5) | 9 (13.8) | 5 (7.7) |
| For glucometer users (n = 34), adherence to SMBG ≥ 4 times per day | 1 (2.9) | 2 (5.9) | 15 (44.1) | 11 (32.4) | 5 (14.7) |
Abbreviation: SMBG, self-monitoring of blood glucose. Data are expressed as n (%).