Figure 2

Three interlocking concepts. This qualitative synthesis identified three interlocking third order constructs (Patient as stakeholder, Timeliness of support, and Empowerment), and a line of argument that stated that for self-management strategies to be effective, people with diabetes require a sense of ownership of the management of their disease. This can be fostered through the timely provision of information and advice that acknowledges and accounts for their individual circumstances (e.g. disease duration, and prior experience of diabetes management).