Short Communication - (2023) Volume 14, Issue 6
Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by insulin resistance and high blood glucose levels. Achieving and maintaining optimal glycaemic control is essential in managing T2D and preventing complications. However, many patients with T2D struggle to achieve target glycaemic levels despite the availability of effective treatments and interventions. Understanding the determinants of glycaemic control is crucial for developing targeted strategies to improve diabetes management. This article aims to examine the determinants of glycaemic control among patients with T2D using a process model based on Self-Determination Theory (SDT) [1-5].
Self-Determination Theory is a psychological framework that explores the motivation behind human behavior and its impact on self-regulation and wellbeing. According to SDT, three psychological needs drive human motivation: autonomy, competence, and relatedness. Applying SDT to the context of T2D management, this study investigates how these psychological needs and their fulfillment influence patients' self-regulation processes and, consequently, their ability to achieve optimal glycaemic control [6- 9].
Participant recruitment
Patients diagnosed with T2D were recruited from healthcare clinics or hospitals.
Informed consent was obtained from participants prior to their involvement in the study.
Measures of glycaemic control (e.g., HbA1c levels) were collected from medical records.
Questionnaires assessing psychological needs (autonomy, competence, relatedness), self-regulation, diabetes-related self-care behaviors, and sociodemographic factors were administered to participants.
Development and testing of the process model
The collected data were used to test a process model based on SDT, examining the relationships between psychological needs, self-regulation processes, self-care behaviors, and glycaemic control.
Structural equation modeling or other appropriate statistical analyses were conducted to assess the fit of the proposed model and the significance of the relationships between variables [10- 12].
Descriptive statistics were used to summarize participant characteristics and glycaemic control levels.
Correlation analyses or regression analyses were performed to examine the associations between psychological needs, self-regulation processes, selfcare behaviors, and glycaemic control outcomes.
Mediation or moderation analyses may be conducted to explore the role of self-regulation processes in mediating or moderating the relationships between psychological needs, self-care behaviors, and glycaemic control [13, 14].
The study adhered to ethical guidelines and obtained necessary approvals from relevant ethics committees or institutional review boards.
The results section will present the findings of the statistical analyses and their implications for understanding the determinants of glycaemic control among patients with T2D. It may include information on the associations between psychological needs, self-regulation processes, self-care behaviors, and glycaemic control outcomes. The discussion will focus on the theoretical and practical implications of the results, highlighting the potential role of psychological needs and self-regulation in improving diabetes management and informing intervention strategies [15].
Understanding the determinants of glycaemic control among patients with T2D is crucial for optimizing diabetes management and patient outcomes. By applying a process model based on Self-Determination Theory, this study aims to provide insights into the influence of psychological needs and selfregulation processes on self-care behaviors and glycaemic control outcomes.
The findings have the potential to inform the development of targeted interventions that enhance patient motivation, self-regulation, and adherence to self-care behaviors, ultimately leading to improved glycaemic control and better overall diabetes management.
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Citation: Amilia Krastad. Determinants of Glycaemic Control among Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: Testing a Process Model Based On Self- Determination Theory. J Diabetes Metab, 2023, 14(6): 1012.
Received: 30-May-2023, Manuscript No. jdm-23-25153; Editor assigned: 02-Jun-2023, Pre QC No. jdm-23-25153(PQ); Reviewed: 16-Jun-2023, QC No. jdm-23-25153; Revised: 23-Jun-2023, Manuscript No. jdm-23-25153(R); Published: 30-Jun-2023, DOI: 10.35248/2155-6156.10001012
Copyright: © 2023 Krastad A. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.
