Table 2 Bivariate correlation matrix of the relationship between HL and self-care with HRQL

1. Reading health information

1

2. Ability to access health information

0.688*

1

3. Understanding health information

0.725*

0.747*

1

4. Appraisal of health information

0.618*

0.746*

0.680*

1

5. Decision-making

0.386*

0.732*

0.647*

0.520*

1

6. Diet

0.123

0.141

0.175*

0.254*

0.473*

1

7. Physical activity

0.171*

0.207*

0.174*

0.255*

0.192*

0.348

1

8. Glucose testing

0.391*

0.142

0.238*

0.158*

0.103

0.032

0.358*

9. Medications

0.106

0.055

0.083

0.071

0.146*

0.187*

0.205*

1

10. Quality of Life

0.207*

0.488*

0.452*

0.531*

0.562*

0.542*

0.368*

0.010

1