76 participant– caregiver dyads (people with T2D and one of their nominated family caregivers) Aged 18 years +; lived in 2 selected Kebeles; primary family caregiver for support; taking insulin and/or oral hypoglycaemic agents. Excluded pregnant; a physical disability to perform self-management practice;unable to understand Afaan Oromoo. Here, INS is linked to type 2 diabetes mellitus.