Conclusions The available evidence suggests that diabetes self-management education can reduce all-cause mortality risk in type 2 diabetes patients .
Background Diabetes self-management education is an essential part of diabetes care , but its impact on all-cause mortality risk of type 2 diabetes patients is unclear .
A systematic review and meta- analysis aim ing to eluci date the impact of diabetes self-management education on all-cause mortality risk of type 2 diabetes patients was performed .
A trial of empowerment-based education in type 2 diabetes--global rather than glycaemic benefits.
We have assessed the effect of a structured , empowerment-based educational system ( " LAY or " Look After Yourself " ) for patients with type 2 diabetes . A r and omised controlled trial ( RCT ) was conducted , testing the system against st and ard support . Using 3 centres , 89 patients participated in the study . Outcome measures included glycated haemoglobin ( HbA(1c ) ) , body mass index ( BMI ) and a variety of quantitative psychological and educational measures . Assessment was made at 6 months ( " short-term " ) and 12 months ( " long-term " ) post-intervention . The educational programme was associated with benefits in HbA(1c ) levels ( p=0.005 ) , illness attitudes ( p=0.04 ) , and perceived treatment effectiveness ( p=0.03 ) at 6 months follow-up compared to controls . At 12 months however , only illness attitudes ( p=0.01 ) , and self-monitoring ( p=0.002 ) showed benefit . A combined outcome measure showed positive benefit for the educational programme both at 6 months ( p=0.001 ) and 12 months ( p=0.002 ) . This structured educational programme , aim ed at encouraging self-help , was associated with only limited benefits in glycaemic control , but there were significant educational and psychological benefits . Diabetes education should be regarded as having broad patient-based positive outcomes , and should not be expected to have lasting benefits on glycaemic control
Conclusions The available evidence suggests that diabetes self-management education can reduce all-cause mortality risk in type 2 diabetes patients .
Background Diabetes self-management education is an essential part of diabetes care , but its impact on all-cause mortality risk of type 2 diabetes patients is unclear .
A systematic review and meta- analysis aim ing to eluci date the impact of diabetes self-management education on all-cause mortality risk of type 2 diabetes patients was performed .