Diabetes Skills, Confidence & Preparedness Index (SCPI) ©

Please answer the following questions.
Skills/Knowledge Questions
These questions explore your knowledge of diabetes management skills.		 Strongly AgreeAgreeSomewhat AgreeNeither Agree or DisagreeSomewhat DisagreeDisagreeStrongly Disagree
  1. I know how to plan meals that have the best balance between carbohydrates, proteins and vegetables.
  1. I know how my diabetes medications (pills, injectables and/or insulin) work in my body.
     check here if you are not taking any diabetes medication
  1. I know when to check my blood sugar if I want to see how my body responded to a meal.
  1. I know when to check my blood sugars to determine if my medication or insulin doses are correct.
     check here if you are not taking any diabetes medication
  1. I know what to do to prevent a low blood sugar when I exercise (either before, during, or after).
  1. When I am sick, I know what to do differently with my diabetes management.
  1. I know how stress can affect my diabetes management.
  1. When I look at my blood sugars over a given week, I can explain what my blood sugar pattern is.
  1. I know what my target levels are for A1c, blood pressure and cholesterol.
To access the research version of the SCP Index, please contact ronnie.aronson@lmc.ca
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