Diabetes Self-Management Educational Program

Diabetes mellitus is the third most prevalent chronic disease globally. It is a metabolic disorder characterized by elevated blood glucose because of impaired insulin production, reduced insulin effectiveness, or both. It is a major contributor to physical disability and impaired quality of life. Diabetes Self-Management programs help to control blood glucose, reduce hospitalization, and increase compliance; however, the program is underutilized in primary care settings globally, due to cognitive, financial, behavioral, and emotional factors. Addressing the increasing trend in diabetes, Jordan is currently in need of a diabetes self-management program that promotes patient empowerment and overall well-being. The primary aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of a diabetes self-management education program for patients with type 2 diabetes in improving self-care, medication adherence, illness perception, health-related quality of life, and glycemic control (HbA1c level). This study is a two-arm randomized controlled trial study of patients with type 2 diabetes attending two outpatients\' diabetes clinic settings in Jordan. The education program and also usual medical care were applied to the intervention group, only usual medical care was applied to the control group.