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 .
A lifestyle intervention for older schizophrenia patients with diabetes mellitus: A randomized controlled trial
PURPOSE We tested the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of a lifestyle intervention for middle-aged and older patients with schizophrenia and type-2 diabetes mellitus , using a r and omized pre-test , post-test control group design . METHOD Individuals with a diagnosis of schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder over the age of 40 were r and omly assigned to 24-week Diabetes Awareness and Rehabilitation Training ( DART ; n=32 ) groups or Usual Care plus Information ( UCI ; n=32 ) comparison groups .  Participants were recruited from board- and -care facilities and day treatment programs . Fifty-seven patients completed baseline and 6-month assessment s consisting of an interview , measures of body mass index , blood pressure , fasting blood chemistry , and accelerometry . A mixed-model analysis of variance was used to analyze the data . RESULTS A significant group x time interaction was found for body weight , with patients in the DART group losing a mean of 5 lb and those in the UCI gaining a mean 6 lb . Significant group x time interactions were also found for triglycerides , diabetes knowledge , diabetes self-efficacy , and self-reported physical activity , but not for fasting plasma glucose or glycosylated hemoglobin . CONCLUSIONS Group-based lifestyle interventions are feasible and produce positive health changes in middle-aged and older patients with schizophrenia and diabetes mellitus
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 .