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 evaluat ing 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 soci ety and intervention group (n= 45) who received routine medication/education plus 2 two- hour educational sessions regard ing 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, physi cal 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.