Abstract

Knowledge-attitude-practice model is widely used in the self-management of type-2 diabetes. Through proper education, patients can gain diabetic knowledge as well as positive attitude on glucose control. By regulating diet, exercise, self glucose monitoring and medication compliance, diabetic patients are able to control blood glucose more effectively, and have less complications and higher quality of life. Researches on the application and effectiveness of various diabetic knowledge, attitude and self-management behavior scales are reviewed in this article. Key words: Diabetes mellitus, type 2; Knowledge-attitude-practice scale; Disease management, patient participation

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