Sex Disparities in Diabetes Process of Care Measures and Self-Care in High-Risk Patients
Table 1
Selected questions from the Summary of Diabetes Self-Care Activities (SDSCA).
Self-care domain
Description
SDSCA question
Diet
≥5 servings of fruits/vegetables
On how many of the last SEVEN DAYS did you eat five or more servings of fruits and vegetables?
Diet
High fat foods
On how many of the last SEVEN DAYS did you eat high fat foods such as red meat or whole-fat dairy products?
Exercise
≥30 minutes exercise
On how many of the last SEVEN DAYS did you participate in at least 30 minutes of physical activity? (This means 30 minutes of continuous activity, including walking)
Blood glucose
Blood glucose testing
On how many of the last SEVEN DAYS did you test your blood sugar?
Foot care
Foot examination
On how many of the last SEVEN DAYS did you check your feet?