When diabetes patients viewed their illness as acute, rather than chronic, their illness management was​

A) ​better.
B) ​worse.
C) ​unchanged.
D) ​better for a few months, then worse.

Illness Management

Refers to the strategies and practices employed to control or cope with a disease, aiming to improve the patient's quality of life.

Acute

Refers to conditions or diseases that occur suddenly and often severely, demanding immediate attention, but typically are short-lived.

Chronic

Describing a condition or disease persisting for a long time or constantly recurring, often referring to disorders or illnesses.