Self-Care Behaviour: The Life-Changing Magic in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Care

Abstract

Diabetes Mellitus is a ‘silent disease’ with minimal symptoms at the beginning and rapidly progresses until target organ damage. Moreover, because of its serious consequences, it has become a significant public health concern. Though genetics play an essential role in the development of diabetes, studies on monozygotic twins have shown the importance of environmental influences. Diabetes education is essential but must ultimately be transferred to action to benefit the patient. Individuals with diabetes have been shown to dramatically impact their disease’s progression and development by participating in their care. Because a high percentage of the world’s diabetes cases belong to Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) with modifiable risk factors such as an unhealthy diet, being obese or overweight, a sedentary lifestyle, and smoking, therefore, individuals with T2DM can be helped to modify these factors through behavioural changes to achieve and maintain optimum blood glucose levels.