HN-00460018_Evaluation of The Effect of Nutrition Education Program on Blood Sugar of Diabetic Patients who Referred to Shadegan Health Centers During 1397-98

Introduction: Diabetes mellitus is among the main contributors to treatment and control of patients. Therefore, the level of knowledge of diabetic patients in various fields, especially diet, is very important. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of education on diet planning on blood glucose in diabetic patients referring to Shadegan city Health Centers in 1997-1398.Methods: The present study was an interventional study. Subjects were 110 patients referring to health centers. Subjects were divided into two groups receiving 45 minutes education with 3 weeks intervals. The instruments used for data collection were standard written questionnaires. Data was collected from patients through interview.Results: After the implementation of the educational program, awareness in both groups of intervention and scholars increased significantly, probably due to routine training programs in the centers.Conclusion: The results of this study indicate that a proper education program for diabetic patients should be developed in Health Centers in order to increase their awareness and improved their attitude and performance.