With the overwhelming evidence for and increased focus on the benefits of engaging in physical activity, the rate of patient exercise participation is surprising. As with many chronic diseases, increases in physical activity and improvements in diet are some of the foundational bases for the treatment of patients diagnosed with type 2 diabetes; however, patients often report experiencing the most difficulty in these areas (Shultz, Sprague, Branen, & Lambeth, 2001), with the majority of these individuals failing to increase or maintain physical activity on a regular basis (Zhao, Ford, Li, & Balluz, 2011). Attitudes toward self-management strategies in newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes patients identify a wide range of barriers, including difficulty
