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Pre-Assessment

Please answer the questions below honestly. This will help us understand your current awareness, confidence, and daily self-management related to Type-II Diabetes before starting the full digital nursing programme.

Section A: Awareness about Type-II Diabetes

For each statement, please choose Yes or No.

A1. Diabetes is a health problem when the body cannot make or use insulin.

A2. Random plasma glucose 200 mg/dl or more can be used to diagnose diabetes.

A3. Fasting plasma glucose 126 mg/dl or more can be used to diagnose diabetes.

A4. Feeling always tired is one of the early symptoms of diabetes.

A5. Delayed wound healing is one of the later symptoms of diabetes.

A6. Diabetes can affect other organs of the body.

A7. Overweight is a risk factor for diabetes.

A8. Diabetic foot is a complication of diabetes.

A9. Complications of diabetes can be prevented.

A10. Diabetic patients should look after their feet because they may not feel a minor injury.

A11. Diabetic patients should inspect inside their footwear for objects or torn lining.

A12. Diet for diabetes should include salads, sprouted grams, and vegetable soups.

A13. Food items like cookies, maida products, biscuits, rusk, bread should be taken in good amount in diabetes.

A14. Daily exercise helps regulate blood sugar level.

A15. Medication should be taken as recommended by doctors and nurses.

A16. Developing a medication plan or marking appointments in a calendar helps adherence.

A17. One should use hot water for washing feet in diabetes.

A18. Blood glucose level below 70 mg/dl in young adults and below 100 mg/dl in elderly can lead to hypoglycemia.

A19. Confusion, blurred vision, sweating, dizziness, coma, or seizures can be symptoms of hypoglycemia.

A20. Routine checkup and follow-up is an important aspect of diabetes care.

Section B: Confidence in Managing Diabetes (Self-Efficacy)

For each item, please rate how confident you feel on a scale from 0 (not at all confident) to 10 (fully confident).

B1. How confident are you that you can follow your diabetes eating plan most days?

0 = Not at all confident · 4 = Slightly confident · 10 = Fully confident

B2. How confident are you that you can check your blood sugar as advised by your doctor or nurse?

0 = Not at all confident · 4 = Slightly confident · 10 = Fully confident

B3. How confident are you that you can take your diabetes medicines exactly as prescribed?

0 = Not at all confident · 4 = Slightly confident · 10 = Fully confident

B4. How confident are you that you can do some physical activity even when you are busy or tired?

0 = Not at all confident · 4 = Slightly confident · 10 = Fully confident

B5. How confident are you that you can notice early signs when your blood sugar is too high or too low?

0 = Not at all confident · 4 = Slightly confident · 10 = Fully confident

B6. How confident are you that you can handle a small diabetes-related problem on your own?

0 = Not at all confident · 4 = Slightly confident · 10 = Fully confident

B7. How confident are you that you can talk to your doctor or nurse when you have questions or worries?

0 = Not at all confident · 4 = Slightly confident · 10 = Fully confident

B8. How confident are you that you can continue your diabetes care regularly for the next 3 months?

0 = Not at all confident · 4 = Slightly confident · 10 = Fully confident
Section C: Daily Self-Management of Diabetes

For each statement, choose how often this is true for you: Never, Sometimes, Often, or Always.

C1. I take my diabetes medicines exactly as prescribed.

C2. I follow a healthy eating plan suitable for diabetes.

C3. I do at least 30 minutes of physical activity on most days.

C4. I check my blood sugar as often as recommended.

C5. I examine my feet for wounds, cuts, or color changes.

C6. I attend regular follow-up visits with my doctor or nurse.

C7. I avoid smoking or using tobacco products.

C8. I avoid alcohol or keep it within the limits advised by my doctor.

C9. I manage stress in a healthy way (relaxation, hobbies, talking to family, etc.).

C10. I follow special instructions for managing my diabetes when I am sick (sick-day rules).