Diabetes mellitus is a global epidemic, with 537 million individuals affected worldwide in 2021, projected to rise to 643 million by 2030 without preventive measures. In India, one in seven diabetic adults resides, and diabetes prevalence rose from 9.3% in 2018 to 9.6% in 2022, projected to reach 10.4% by 2030. This study focused on evaluating how well diabetes patients in Tripura understand and feel about managing their self-care. Conducted in two private clinics, a descriptive survey design with multistage purposive sampling included 50 participants. Data were collected using the Standardized Diabetic Self-care Knowledge Questionnaire (DSCKQ-30) and a self-structured attitude scale, demonstrating reliability coefficients of 0.89 and 0.76, respectively. Findings revealed that 52% of participants were aged 40–55, with both genders equally affected. Most participants (60%) had an education level up to higher secondary, and 68% had no family history of diabetes. Nearly half (46%) had been living with diabetes for over 10 years. Alarmingly, only 28% exhibited good knowledge of self-care management, while 42% demonstrated poor knowledge, and 30% showed very poor knowledge. Attitudes were also concerning, with 20% displaying a very good attitude and 14% having a poor attitude. A strong correlation was identified between knowledge, attitude, and duration since diagnosis, although no association was found with demographic factors. The study highlights the pressing need for tailored interventions to enhance knowledge and attitudes regarding diabetes self-care. The findings have implications for nursing education, clinical practice, and research, underscoring the vital importance of self-care in improving quality of life and regulating glucose levels. It is recommended to conduct further research in different regions to gain a deeper and more comprehensive understanding of these findings.

Key-words:IDF: International Diabetes Federation, WHOQOL-BREF: World Health Organization Quality of life brief version, diabetes mellitus, glucose, diagnosis.

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Diabetes mellitus is a global epidemic, with 537 million individuals affected worldwide in 2021, projected to rise to 643 million by 2030 without preventive measures. In India, one in seven diabetic adults resides, and diabetes prevalence rose from 9.3% in 2018 to 9.6% in 2022, projected to reach 10.4% by 2030. This study focused on evaluating how well diabetes patients in Tripura understand and feel about managing their self-care. Conducted in two private clinics, a descriptive survey design with multistage purposive sampling included 50 participants. Data were collected using the Standardized Diabetic Self-care Knowledge Questionnaire (DSCKQ-30) and a self-structured attitude scale, demonstrating reliability coefficients of 0.89 and 0.76, respectively. Findings revealed that 52% of participants were aged 40–55, with both genders equally affected. Most participants (60%) had an education level up to higher secondary, and 68% had no family history of diabetes. Nearly half (46%) had been living with diabetes for over 10 years. Alarmingly, only 28% exhibited good knowledge of self-care management, while 42% demonstrated poor knowledge, and 30% showed very poor knowledge. Attitudes were also concerning, with 20% displaying a very good attitude and 14% having a poor attitude. A strong correlation was identified between knowledge, attitude, and duration since diagnosis, although no association was found with demographic factors. The study highlights the pressing need for tailored interventions to enhance knowledge and attitudes regarding diabetes self-care. The findings have implications for nursing education, clinical practice, and research, underscoring the vital importance of self-care in improving quality of life and regulating glucose levels. It is recommended to conduct further research in different regions to gain a deeper and more comprehensive understanding of these findings.

Key-words:IDF: International Diabetes Federation, WHOQOL-BREF: World Health Organization Quality of life brief version, diabetes mellitus, glucose, diagnosis.

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