Lifestyle education and diabetes mellitus type 2: a non-randomized control trial

ABSTRACT

Diabetes mellitus [type 2] is an important health problem throughout the world. This study aimed at evaluating the effect of a designed educational program on the lifestyle of the patients suffering from type 2 diabetes mellitus. Ninety eligible diabetic patients aged 30-60 years old were recruited and then willingly assigned to two groups of clinic group [n= 45] who received only routine medication/ education underwent their leading physician in diabetes society and intervention group [n= 45] who received routine medication/education plus 2 two- hour educational sessions regarding healthy lifestyle to control and prevent diabetes. A five- part questionnaire was used for data collection at baseline and 1- month follow up. Collected data were analyzed by SPSS software. The educational program caused a significant increase in the knowledge [P< 0.001], attitude [P< 0.01] and practice [P< 0.01] of intervention group towards healthy behaviors regarding nutrition, physical activity and self care. It was concluded that our designed educational program could improve the lifestyle of the patients suffering from type 2 diabetes mellitus