Purpose: This study is conducted to examine the relationship among self management, HbA1c, and perceived health
status of type II diabetes patients in community health department. Methods: Data were collected from 93 type II diabetes
patients who are registered at five community health center using comprehensive survey, modified self care behavior,
blood glucose and HbA1c were assessed by nurses. The data was analyzed by the SPSS (14.0) computer program,
and it included descriptive statistics, t-test, ANOVA, and pearson’s correlation coefficient. Results: There was significant
relationship between perceived health status and HbA1c (r=-.252, p=.015). There was significant relationship between
self management and HbA1c (r=-.279, p=.007). Conclusion: In order to control blood glucose in the type II diabetes
patients, it is necessary to develop supportive self management programs by considering perceived health status