Table 2.

Diabetes empowerment

In general, I believe that I:	Average (number of respondents)
1. …know what part(s) of taking care of my diabetes that I am dissatisfied with.	3·8 (n = 202)
2. …am able to turn my diabetes goals into a workable plan.	4·2 (n = 208)
3. …can try out different ways of overcoming barriers to my diabetes goals.	4·2 (n = 207)
4. …can find ways to feel better about having diabetes.	4·1 (n = 204)
5. …know the positive ways I cope with diabetes‐related stress.	4·1 (n = 204)
6. …can ask for support for having and caring for my diabetes when I need it.	4·3 (n = 204)
7. …know what helps me stay motivated to care for my diabetes.	4·2 (n = 205)
8. …know enough about myself as a person to make diabetes care choices that are right for me.	4·3 (n = 206)