This article introduced the measurement tools of self-management behaviors for the patients with diabetes,analyzed the influencing factors of self-management behaviors,including self-efficacy,status of health education mental health,the level of mental health,social support and demographic data,as well as the interventional studies on self-management education from the aspects of contents,means and methods for patients with type 2 diabetes.It is reference to promote and develop the self-management in patients with diabetes in community.