Medication knowledge and self-management by people with type 2 diabetes

Objective: To explore medication knowledge and self-management practices of people with type 2 diabetes. Design: A one-shot cross sectional study using in-depth interviews and participant observation. Selting: Diabetes outpatient education centre of a university teaching hospital. Subjects: People with type 2 diabetes, n=30, 17 males and 13 females, age range 33-84, from a range of ethnic groups. Outcome measures: Ability to state name, main actions and when to tak