Factors Associated with Blood Sugar Control Among Type 2 Diabetes Patients in Mueang Phuket District, Phuket Province

Abstract

     This study aimed to investigate the factors associated with blood glucose control in Type 2 diabetes patients and develop intervention strategies for Muang Phuket district. The survey research by cross-sectional study from April to May 2024 involved a sample of 351 Type 2 diabetes patients receiving services at primary care units in Phuket City. Data were collected using a questionnaire covering personal information, diabetes knowledge, social support factors, and blood glucose control behaviours.
     The findings revealed that most patients had a good level of diabetes knowledge, although some aspects of their knowledge were incorrect. Social support from family and others positively impacted blood glucose control, particularly through information provision and care support. Although the overall blood glucose control behaviours were rated as adequate to good, some areas needed improvement.