Table 2 Topics covered in participant workbooks
Topics covered in workbooks for both interventions | Topics covered in FAM-ACT workbook only |
|---|---|
• Basic physiology of type 2 diabetes | • Positive communication techniques, including autonomy-supportive communication |
• Diabetes complications | • Support for diabetes self-care activities |
• Basic information about blood pressure and cholesterol | • Support of blood sugar monitoring and ways to help treat low blood sugar |
• Smoking | • Support for taking medication |
• Body mass index (BMI) | • Ways SPs can help when the patient is sick |
• Glucose monitoring | • Support for preparing for healthcare provider visits and interpreting medical tests |
• Goal-setting | • Support for caring for diabetes complications |
• SP support for patient goal-setting |