Table 3.
Changes in diabetes knowledge from pre-to post-intervention.
| Measures of Diabetes Knowledge |
Pre-Intervention (n = 18a) |
Post-Intervention (n = 17a) |
Wilcoxon Ranked Sign Test |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean (±SD) |
Mean (±SD) |
p |
|
| Do you understand how … | |||
| To manage your diabetes? | .89 (±.47) | 1.71 (±.47) | <.001 |
| To cope with stress? | .94 (±.58) | 1.71 (±.59) | .006 |
| Food affects your blood sugar? | .89 (±.58) | 1.71 (±.47) | .002 |
| Exercise affects your blood sugar? | .89 (±.47) | 1.76 (±.44) | <.001 |
| To take your diabetes medications? | 1.11 (±.83) | 1.76 (±.56) | .030 |
| To use you blood sugar results? | 1.11 (±.83) | 1.88 (±.33) | .005 |
| Diet, exercise, and medicines affect blood sugar levels? | .89 (±.47) | 1.88 (±.33) | <.001 |
| To prevent high blood sugar? | .67 (±.59) | 1.94 (±.24) | <.001 |
| To prevent low blood sugar? | .78 (±.65) | 1.76 (±.56) | <.001 |
| To prevent complications from diabetes? | .78 (±.55) | 1.82 (±.39) | <.001 |
| To care for your feet? | .89 (±.68) | 1.94 (±.24) | <.001 |
| The benefits of managing your diabetes? | .89 (±.58) | 1.94 (±.24) | <.001 |
Note: Responses limited to participants who stated a physician or other HCW said they have diabetes (Pre-Intervention n = 18, Post-Intervention n = 17).