Investigation of Effect on Glycosylated Hemoglobin, Blood Pressure, and Body Mass Index of Diabetes Intensive Education Program in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

• Main Authors: Emel Beyazıt RN, Mukadder Mollaoğlu PhD
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: SAGE Publishing 2011-07-01
• Series: American Journal of Men's Health
• Online Access: https://doi.org/10.1177/1557988310394340

This study investigated the effects of a diabetes intensive education program (DIEP) on glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA 1 c), body mass index (BMI), and arterial blood pressure (BP). An 8-week randomized-controlled trial was conducted in Cumhuriyet University Hospital. Diabetes patients were randomized to control group (CG; n = 25) and intervention group (IG; n = 25) who received DIEP, including the factors affecting metabolic control and implementation of diabetes guidelines. Primary outcomes included HbA 1 c, BP, and BMI. After the 8 weeks, there was a significant decrease in HbA 1 c mean values for the intervention group. Also, BP significantly decreased from 143/87 to 130/80 mmHg in the IG as compared with an increase from 137/82 to 137/86 mmHg in the CG. In addition, the results demonstrated that DIEP improved the number of patients at goal for BP (130/80 mmHg). Baseline BMI did not change significantly in either group during the course of the study. These findings show that the DIEP may be effective in decreasing HbA 1 c levels and improving adherence to BP control.