This systematic review found robust data demonstrating that engagement in diabetes self-management education results in a statistically significant decrease in A1C levels .
PRACTICE IMPLICATION S The data suggest mode of delivery , hours of engagement , and baseline A1C can affect the likelihood of achieving statistically significant and clinical ly meaningful improvement in A1C
OBJECTIVE Assess effect of diabetes self-management education and support methods , providers , duration , and contact time on glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes .
Evaluation of the UCL Diabetes Self-management Programme (UCL-DSMP): A Randomized Controlled Trial
Self-management has been described as the cornerstone of care for diabetes . Many self-management studies are limited by poor methodology and poor descriptions of the intervention . The current study developed a theoretically based self-management programme for patients with type 2 diabetes , which was evaluated via a r and omized controlled trial . At immediate post-intervention and three-month follow-up the intervention group showed significant improvement relative to controls on self-management behaviours , quality of life and illness beliefs . A trend towards improved HbA1c was also observed . Documentation in a manual and development of a training programme for facilitators ensures the programme is replicable
This systematic review found robust data demonstrating that engagement in diabetes self-management education results in a statistically significant decrease in A1C levels .
PRACTICE IMPLICATION S The data suggest mode of delivery , hours of engagement , and baseline A1C can affect the likelihood of achieving statistically significant and clinical ly meaningful improvement in A1C
OBJECTIVE Assess effect of diabetes self-management education and support methods , providers , duration , and contact time on glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes .