Table 3 Results of Self Efficacy scale

Blood sugar (3 items - 1, 2, 3) m = 3.7, STD 6.8, range 1–5

1.

I think that I’m able to control my blood sugar myself whenever this is necessary

2.

I think that I’m able to lower my blood sugar whenever it is too high

3.

I think that I’m able to raise my blood sugar if it is too low

Physical exercise (3 items—8, 11, 12) m = 4.5, STD 1.0, range 1–5

8.

I think that I’m able to stay physically active enough through for instance walking or biking

11.

I think that I am able to be more physically active if this is advised by my nurse/doctor

12.

I think that I am able to change my diet in the case of increased physical activity

Nutrition/weight (4 items—6,13,14,15) m = 3.5 STD 7.1, range 1–5

6.

I think that I’m able to keep my weight under control

13.

I think that I am able to keep to my diet whenever I am away from home

14.

I think that I am able to keep to my diet when I will be away for a holiday or family visit

15.

I think that I am able to keep to my diet when I am having a party

Nutrition/treatment (9 items—4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 16, 17, 19, 20) m = 4.2, STD 13.4, range 1–5

4.

I think that I’m able to choose the right food for my diabetes

5.

I think that I’m able to keep my food varied enough

7.

I think that I’m able to check my feet and on wounds, even the smallest ones

9.

I think that I’m able to adapt my food myself if I am ill

10.

I think that I’m able to keep to my diet most of the time

16.

I think that I am able to keep to my diet if I am stressed or tense

17.

I think that I am able to consult my nurse/doctor on a yearly basis for my diabetes

19.

I think that I am able to take my medication according to the doctor’s prescription when I am away from home

20.

I think that I am able to change my medication if I am ill

Blood pressure (1 items—18) m = 3.9, STD 1.5, range = 1–5

18.

I think that I am able to keep my blood pressure under control