Table 1.

Description of sample selection and number of samples enrolled in each group.

Participants	Sample Size	Selection Criteria	Themes
Uncontrolled T2DM patients	8	HbA1c ≥ 6.5% Aged ≥ 35 years’ old Has been living at least one year with diabetes	DMSM practice Barriers to DMSM practice Perceived support from caretaker of DMSM practice
Family members	8	The main caretaker responsible for diabetes care	Family function to support DMSM practice Barriers to support DMSM practice
HCPs	6	Having a role in diabetes care in the community health centers Worked in diabetes with at least one year of experience	Barriers to implement the DMSM program at the community level Provision of routine services and standard care for T2DM patients
VHVs	6	Having a role in supporting diabetes care Having experience in diabetes care of at least one year	Barriers to support HCPs while implementing the DMSM program