Promote active self-management

The DAWN study showed that:

• Most of the people with diabetes who were questioned said they did not follow all the treatment recommendations given by their healthcare professional.
  
• Many patients think their diabetes is  demanding and prevent them from doing what they want.
  
• Healthcare providers recognize that psychosocial issues strongly influence how well patients manage their diabetes.
  
  
  
  (DAWN study 2001, Data on File, Novo Nordisk)