Use of clinical targets in diabetes patient education: qualitative analysis of the expectations and impact of a structured self-management programme T1D

Specific and measurable low HbA1c targets may be desirable for reducing the risk of complications in diabetes, but they are not attainable or realistic even for most graduates from the Dose Adjustment for Normal Eating programme. It is suggested that setting goals without information about how achievable they really are could be counterproductive in terms of supporting and maintaining patient self-efficacy long-term (Diabetic Medicine)