Sociology

Qualitative research

Self-management

Mathematics

Social science

Family medicine

Diabetes mellitus

Clinical psychology

Self-efficacy

Statistics

Endocrinology

Machine learning

Nursing

Psychology

Diabetes management

Type 2 diabetes

Descriptive statistics

Computer science

Hypoglycemia

Thematic analysis

Gerontology

Stress management

Medicine

Coping (psychology)

Social psychology

PLoS ONE

The study aimed to identify the common gaps in skills and self-efficacy for diabetes self-management and explore other factors which serve as enablers of, and barriers to, achieving optimal diabetes self-management. The information gathered could provide health professionals with valuable insights to achieving better health outcomes with self-management education and support for diabetes patients.

Enablers and barriers to effective diabetes self-management: A multi-national investigation