Table 6 The parts making the whole - contribution of each study and paper to each concept in the line of argument

A. Challenges

Knowledgeable Empowered, Motivated

x

X

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

Complexity of Life

x

x

x

x

x

x

Disconnect between effort and reward

x

x

x

x

x

x

Lack of confidence in their own judgement

x

x

x

x

x

x

Insufficient Support

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

B. Participant response

Shift blood glucose targets

x

x

x

x

x

Stop or relax self-monitoring practices

x

x

x

x

x

x

Over-rely on corrective doses

x

x

Over-treat hypoglycaemia

x

x

x

Simplify Life

x

x

x

x

C. Follow-up

A combination of structured and responsive individual support

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

Modelling collaboration and empowerment

x

x

x

x

Preparing for and addressing motivational issues

x

x

x

x

x

x

Exploring and facilitating social support

x

x

x

x

Supporting the use of technology

x

x

x

Educating mainstream health professionals

x

x

x

Building knowledge over time

x

x

x

Considering and revising routines and life circumstances

x

Reviewing and revising blood glucose monitoring and treatment practices

x

x

x

Reviewing and advising on hypoglycaemia management

x

x

x

Providing dietary advice

x