ABSTRACT
The present study aimed at investigating how the Egyptian individuals with type II diabetes monitor their disease status by comparing their current state with their standard of well being. A sample of convenience of 100 NIDDM was selected. Two tools were used for data collection; background data sheet and questionnaire sheet. Descriptive statistics T-test, ANOVA test and X2-analysis were used. The results indicated that there was a positive relationship between patient's self-regulation and patient's characteristics as sex, level of education and occupation, respectively. Also, very high percentage of patient's sample [65%] is over weight. A highly statistical significant difference was found regarding action taken when the patient got health problem and type of patient's occupation. The study also indicated that minority of the sample practiced exercise