Table 1 Themes to be included in topic guide for interviews with patients with DM

Task-related

 Monitoring and burden

 Information overload^a

 Satisfaction

 Reinforcement of behaviour^a

 Getting feedback on performance/satisfaction

 Self-efficacy

 Problem solving

Physical

 Exercise

 Healthy eating

 Being active

Emotional

 Stress

 Distress

 Denial

 Acceptance

 Regret/guilt^a

 Confidence

 Coping^a

 Control

 Empowerment – reduced decision-making

 Blame^a

 Self-image^a

Social

 Support

 Relationship stress

 Peer pressure^a

 Understanding of others