Research protocol and methods: A two group trial with randomised allocation of 230 participants on 1:1 average for both groups. Intervention group will receive the educational intervention. Control group will receive usual clinical care and referral to diabetes educational consultation if required. This intervention is an individualised DSME program based on Information-Motivation-Behavioural (IMB) skills theory. IMB behavioural change theory assumption proposes that health-related behaviour information, motivation and behavioural skills are primary determinants of promoting health behaviour. The intervention will be based on a validated DSME toolkit and will be delivered using motivational interviewing techniques through a two face-to-face session and follow-up phone calls at patients preferred frequency for a period of 3 months.