There were no differences between the groups in mortality rate , body mass index , blood pressure and lipid profile .
Conclusions Group-based DSME in people with type 2 diabetes results in improvements in clinical , lifestyle and psychosocial outcomes
Background Diabetes self-management education ( DSME ) can be delivered in many forms .
Group based DSME is widespread due to being a cheaper method and the added advantages of having patient meet and discuss with each other .
assess effects of group-based DSME compared to routine treatment on clinical , lifestyle and psychosocial outcomes in type-2 diabetes patients .
[Impact of participatory education on body mass index and blood glucose in obese type-2 diabetics].
Exogenous obesity increases morbidity and mortality risk and has been associated with nutritional habits , which in turn can be affected by health education . Health education aims to promote patient participation in achieving behavior change and healthy lifestyles . The objective of this study is to show the advantages of participatory education in the modification of body mass index ( BMI ) in obese type-2 diabetics . A quasi-experimental study was performed with r and om allocation of two patient groups . The educational intervention was organized through a reflection-action process .  BMI was measured at baseline and then monthly for 9 months during the intervention . The groups were analyzed by age and sex . Statistical analysis used the Student t test , with the mean difference for related groups . The control group showed a mean BMI of 33.89 + 1.96 and a final BMI of 33.2 + /- 2.15 ( t:22.4 ; p:0.16 ) . The experimental group had an initial value of 33.63 + /- 2.12 and a final BMI of 31.54 + /- 1.71 ; statistical difference : ( t:11.55 ; p:0.003 ) . The participatory educational intervention thus helped improve the BMI in obese type-2 diabetics
There were no differences between the groups in mortality rate , body mass index , blood pressure and lipid profile .
Conclusions Group-based DSME in people with type 2 diabetes results in improvements in clinical , lifestyle and psychosocial outcomes
Background Diabetes self-management education ( DSME ) can be delivered in many forms .
Group based DSME is widespread due to being a cheaper method and the added advantages of having patient meet and discuss with each other .
assess effects of group-based DSME compared to routine treatment on clinical , lifestyle and psychosocial outcomes in type-2 diabetes patients .