The Effect of educational modification behavior in lifestyle of diabetic patients

This study examined the impact of education health and modification of behavior in the lifestyle of diabetic patients. We selected 60 type two diabetic patients by method of targeted sampling in two Experimental groups (30 patients) and control group (30 patients). Data collection tools include a fifth part questionnaire to determine demographic information and assess knowledge, attitudes, performance and self-care was completed in two stages. After pilot study, the training intervention was conducted for 6 two-hour sessions. One month after the training program, the second step was done to gather information and data were analyzed using t test. The results showed that the training program increased knowledge, attitude and performance in the fields of nutritional habits and physical activity. Also, self-care behavior of participants in the experimental group significantly improved. (05/ 0> P) The result of this study indicated health education and modification of behavior can promote lifestyle in type two diabetic patients; therefore it is recommended that by compile of long-term strategy toward determination of proper lifestyle, decreasing the symptoms of diabetes. Also, training to diabetic patients in clinics to enhance the health of them is recommended.