HBA1c <7 HBA1c ≥ 7 P-value Mean SD Mean SD   Knowledge of diabetes test 7.5 1.9 7.4 1.9 0.297 Positive attitude toward diabetes 6.9 2.8 6.7 2.8 0.281 Negative attitude toward diabetes 20.0 5.1 20.4 5.0 0.469 Perceived family and friend support 44.3 5.2 43.4 5.0 0.062 Long term benefit 20.3 3.9 2.3 4.4 0.861 Self care adherence 13.4 2.4 13.7 2.9 0.235

Table 3: The difference in the means scores of knowledge of diabetes scale, attitude toward diabetes scale, perceived family and friends support scale, benefits of treatment scale, and adherence with health regimens scale between patients according to their glycemic control.