The efficacy of a diabetic educational program and predictors of compliance of patients with noninsulin-dependent (type 2) diabetes mellitus in Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia

Abstract

BACKGROUND:The concept of detection and management of diabetes mellitus at primary health-care centers is justified and widely practised in Saudi Arabia. The objective of this study was to assess the efficacy of diabetic educational programs for noninsulin-dependent (type 2) diabetes mellitus patients, and to determine the predictors of compliance.MATERIALS AND METHODS:A longitudinal experimental research design was adopted for this study and conducted at the diabetic outpatient clinic of King Fahd Hospital of the University, Al Khobar, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. A convenient sample of 150 adult patients diagnosed as type 2 diabetes was included in this study.RESULTS:There was a significant reduction in the body mass index (BMI) of patients, an improvement in regular self-checks of blood sugar, dietary regimen, foot care, and exercise and lifestyle behavior following the educational program. It was observed that patients' knowledge of diabetes had improved after exposure to the educational program in the three-time intervals.CONCLUSIONS:Type 2 diabetes mellitus exhibited significant change in both BMI, sugar accumulation, and adherence to medication after attending the educational program, and there was evidence of improved knowledge of regular self-checks of blood sugar, dietary regimen, foot care, exercise, and lifestyle behavior.

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“…This nding was consistent with the relevant studies [32][33][34][35][36][37][38]. While data obtained from a study in Saudi Arabia on contrary to our study, this was not signi cantly associated with the effect of the educational program and QOL among diabetic patients with T2DM [39]. Similarly, a study was done in Taiwan failed to show any signi cant association between the effect of the educational program and QOL among T2DM [40].…”

A comment on Mokabel et al. (2017)

“…(2017) shows that a diabetic educational program was effective in increasing type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) patients' knowledge of diabetes, adherence to self-care practices, and health outcomes. [ 1 ] These findings corroborate evidence from previous studies and draw much-needed attention toward prioritizing the inclusion of therapeutic patient education for effective diabetes management. [ 2 ] The following is a comment on an omission in the methodology and certain conclusions drawn by the authors.…”

Knowledge and awareness of diabetes mellitus and its risk factors in Saudi Arabia

“…Multiple studies have linked low physical activity with DM in the Saudi population. 42 - 44 Exercise and physical activity help glucose entry into body cells, which improves the functions of insulin and enhances glucose metabolism. Exercise can indirectly reduce the risk of DM by decreasing body weight and burning fat cells which resist insulin.…”