Life style modification and its role in Controlling Diabetes Mellitus type 2 in Syria


Abstract in English

Blood glucose control reduces the microvascular and macrovascular complications in patients with diabetes mellitus type II. According to the American Diabetes Association, less than a half of those with diabetes achieve optimal control of blood glucose and target values of HbA1c. Life style modifications is one of the preferences of diabetes management because the potential relationship between diet and diabetic control. So nutrition therapy which given by dietitian and generally lifestyle modifications are considered mainly integrated to traditional medication for disease. The study included 104 patients with diabetes type II (HbA1c 8% ± 1.07, BMI 26.45 ± 2.69, fasting blood glucose 148.25 ± 33.76) given diabetes self-management education program and divided into two groups. The first group was treated with glibenclamide only and the second was treated with a combination of glibenclamide and metformin. After three months monitoring, 103 patients Completed the study. Therapeutic efficacy was evaluated considering HbA1c ≤ 6.5% as a target value. The necessary statistical study to analyze the data and evaluate the statistical significance of the results was made. The results indicate that the treatment supported with life style modifications was more effective than traditional therapy and patient education at blood glucose control in patients with diabetes mellitus type II and improve their health.

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