A 6-month diabetes self-management program significantly decreased hemoglobin A1c levels and coronary heart disease risk, and increased quality of life compared to usual nursing care.
RCT (n=147)
randomized
Uncontrolled diabetes is a major health problem in Thailand. The objective of this study was to determine the effects of a diabetes self-management program on glycemic control, coronary heart disease (CHD) risk, and quality of life in 147 diabetic patients (aged 56.8 +/- 10.2 years). Type 2 diabetic patients who met the research criteria were randomized into two groups for a period of 6 months: the experimental group received the diabetes self-management program and the control group received the usual nursing care. The findings indicated that the experimental group demonstrated a significant decrease in the hemoglobin A(1c) level and CHD risk, with an increase in quality of life (QOL) compared to the control group. The diabetes self-management program was effective for improving metabolic control and the QOL for individuals with diabetes. Further studies should be replicated using larger groups over a longer time frame.
Wattana et al. (Fri,) conducted a rct in Type 2 diabetes (n=147). Diabetes self-management program vs. Usual nursing care was evaluated on Glycemic control (hemoglobin A1c level), coronary heart disease risk, and quality of life. A 6-month diabetes self-management program significantly decreased hemoglobin A1c levels and coronary heart disease risk, and increased quality of life compared to usual nursing care.
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