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Diabetes Self-Care and Quality of Life Among Filipino Men with Type 2 Diabetes: A Cross-Sectional Study
World Journal of Nursing Research
| Vol 5, Issue 1
Table 3. Medication andGlucose-Monitoring Adherence Among Filipino Men with Type 2 Diabetes (N = 31)
| Indicator | Mean score | Interpretation |
| Taking recommended insulin injections | 2.67 | Moderate |
| Conducting regular home blood glucose monitoring | 2.43 | Low |
| Overall medication/glucose-monitoring mean | 2.57 | Low |
Note. Items were scored on a four-point response scale; higher scores indicate greater reported adherence. Home glucose monitoring is presented with medication adherence to preserve the supplied analytic grouping, although it is a distinct self-care behavior.