Data related to socio-demographic characteristics, food security, diabetes self-care practice, medication adherence, health care utilization, BP, weight, height, WC, BGL, HbA1c, HRQoL, self-efficacy, depression, stress and diabetes knowledge were collected at baseline and follow-up surveys. In addition, at the end of the intervention patients' feeling about the overall DSME sessions will be elicited. Key points from the group discussions have been recorded by the PhD student.