HbA@c improved in both groups ( IG , @ % -LSB- @ mmol/mol -RSB- vs. @ % -LSB- @ mmol/mol -RSB- -LSB- P < @ -RSB- ; CG , @ % -LSB- @ mmol/mol -RSB- vs. @ % -LSB- @ mmol/mol -RSB- -LSB- P < @ -RSB- , as did knowledge and self-care treatment adherence .