Goal

Sample Size

Sampling & Location

Analysis methods

Phase I

Measuring self-Management Activities of Type 2 Diabetes Patients (Semi-Structured Interview)

210 Patients Will Be Included

Diabetic Centre at Ayub Medical College, Pakistan

Descriptive Analysis. Categorization of Self-Care Activity Standard Regression Analysis

Phase II

Exploring Factors That Affect Patients’ Self-Management-Barriers to Self-Management

20 Patients and 10 Health Care Professionals

Diabetic Centre at Ayub Medical College

Thematic Quantitative Content Analysis Comparing with the Saudi Arabian Culture.

Phase III

RCT Design-Physical Activity and Dietary Intervention

210 Patients Will Be Randomized Equally

Diabetic Centre at Ayub Medical College

Statistical Analysis Using STATA