Association of IAH with self-management practices
Adjustment of insulin doses for
blood glucose using an insulin sensitivity factor (ISF) was associated
with lower Gold and Clarke scores (Table 3) . However, there was
no significant association between adjustment of insulin doses for food
and both scores. Prior attendance of diabetes group education, education
from a dietitian and education on blood glucose targets were associated
with lower Clarke scores, but not Gold scores (Table 4) . There
was no observed difference in Gold and Clarke scores with education from
other healthcare professionals, such as a doctor or nurse. There was
also no difference in both scores with prior education on SMBG, insulin
injection technique, hypoglycaemia management, carbohydrate counting and
sick day management.