Table 3

Multilevel regression model of the effects of diabetes self-management behaviors on hemoglobin A1c reduction

DSM behaviorsB (95% CI)P value
Diet0.37 (0.01 to 0.75)0.044
Exercise0.43 (0.09 to 0.76)0.013
Medication−0.47 (−1.24 to 0.31)0.236
Glucose monitoring−0.23 (−0.56 to 0.11)0.185
  • Adjusted for the demographic and medication variables.

  • DSM, diabetes self-management.