However , overall there did not appear to be a significant difference between individual education and usual care .
In the small number of studies comparing group and individual education , there was an equal impact on HbA1c at 12 to 18 months .
BACKGROUND Type 2 diabetes is a common and costly chronic disease which is associated with significant premature mortality and morbidity .
Although patient education is an integral component of diabetes care , there remain uncertainties regarding the effectiveness of different methods and modes of education .
OBJECTIVES To evaluate the effectiveness of individual patient education  on metabolic control , diabetes knowledge and psychosocial outcomes .
Effect of psychological intervention on exercise adherence in type 2 diabetic subjects.
Previous research has pointed to the efficacy of physical activity in individuals suffering from type 2 diabetes mellitus ( type 2 DM ) . However , as with other population s , adherence to exercise programs is often problematic . This study assessed the effectiveness of a combination of exercise and psychological interventions in type 2 diabetics in terms of disease management and exercise adherence . Forty newly diagnosed type 2 diabetic subjects ( 54 + /- 6.5 years ) took part in the study . Subjects were allocated to an exercise-only intervention ( EO ) or a combined exercise and psychological adherence intervention ( EP ) group . Adherence to the program was also monitored at a 6-month follow-up . The results confirmed a significant improvement in physiological parameters ( total mass , fat mass , grip strength , peak flow , flexibility , and VO2 max ) after the 12-week program in both groups ( P < 0.001 ) . The EP group had significant changes in body fat , grip strength , and peak flow ( P < 0.05 ) in comparison to the EO group . Components of the visual analog mood scale ( VAMS ) were positively influenced in both groups from the therapy program ( P < 0.001 ) . The directed psychological intervention had a significant influence on attendance to the 12-week program ( P < 0.001 ) . This also result ed in significantly better adherence 6 months later ( P < 0.05 ) . In conclusion , the results have demonstrated that psychological intervention is of paramount importance for ensuring high adherence rates during exercise therapy for type 2 diabetic subjects
However , overall there did not appear to be a significant difference between individual education and usual care .
In the small number of studies comparing group and individual education , there was an equal impact on HbA1c at 12 to 18 months .
BACKGROUND Type 2 diabetes is a common and costly chronic disease which is associated with significant premature mortality and morbidity .
Although patient education is an integral component of diabetes care , there remain uncertainties regarding the effectiveness of different methods and modes of education .
OBJECTIVES To evaluate the effectiveness of individual patient education  on metabolic control , diabetes knowledge and psychosocial outcomes .