Effect of lifestyle Promotion Booklet on the Outcomes of Patients with Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus (IDDM)

Abstract

Background: Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease with a strong genetic component. It can occur at any age Aim: To evaluate the effect of lifestyle promotion on outcomes of patients with insulin dependent diabetes mellitus. Research design: Pre/posttest research design was utilized. Setting: The study was conducted in the internal medical department & outpatient clinic at Assuit University Hospital. Samples included 50 adult patients selected according to the following criteria: Conscious patient, age range between 18-65 years, from both sexes and insulin dependent diabetes mellitus. Tools: Patient interview questionnaire. It includes: demographic data and health promotion lifestyle. Based on the analysis of the assessment tools health promotion lifestyle booklet was developed. Results: More than have of the studied sample were female and there mean age were 49.220±14.226. Patients' level of knowledge was increased after the implementation of the booklet; particularly in the areas of the health responsibility, physical activity, interpersonal relations, and nutrition. Conclusion: There are statistical significance differences for studied samples as regard to life style subscale. Recommendation: It is important to educate patients about how to modify life style to healthy life, prevent and manage diabetic complications