Effects of Health Education Program on Blood Glucose Control among Diabetes Type 2 Patients

Abstract

Background and objectives: Diabetes could cause disability and premature death. Therefore, blood glucose control in patients is important for preventing and slowing the progression of complications.Theobjective of this research wastostudy the effectsof health education program to develop behavior to control blood glucose.

Methods: This research is quasi- experimental research by applying the theory of self-regulation and social support. The samples were 32 patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. They were received knowledge, training, modeling and social support from researchers, health team and caregivers.

Results: After experiment the experimental group had mean scores of knowledge, perceive of self-efficacy, outcome expectation and practice were higher significantly than before and comparison group (p< 0.05). Mean level of blood sugar was lower significantly than before and comparison group (p< 0.05).

Conclusions: Health education program help patients develop their behavior on blood glucose control.