Fig. 1

Percentage distribution of the participants regarding inadequate diabetes self-care during COVID-19 pandemic (n = 1633). Percentage of participants in relation to inappropriately performed diabetes self-care activities, investigated by the questions: a1. How many of the last seven days have you followed a healthful eating plan?/a2. On average, over the past month, how many days per week have you followed your eating plan?/b1. On how many of the last seven days did you eat five or more servings of fruits and vegetables?/b2. On how many of the last seven days did you eat high fat foods such as red meat or full-fat dairy products?/b3. On how many of the last seven days did you eat sweets?) c1 On how many of the last seven days did you participate in at least 30 min of physical activity?/c2. On how many of the last seven days did you participate in a specific exercise session?/d1. On how many of the last seven days did you test your blood sugar?/d2. On how many of the last seven days did you test your blood sugar the number of times recommended by your health care provider?/e1. On how many of the last seven days, did you take your recommended diabetes medication?/e2. On how many of the last seven days did you take your recommended number of diabetes pills?/e3. On how many of the last seven days did you take your recommended insulin injections?/f1. On how many of the last seven days did you examinate your feet?/f2. On how many of the last seven days did you dry between your toes after washing?/f3. On how many of the last seven days did you examine inside your shoes? (For more information, see “Additional file 1” at the end of this file)