In this prospective, randomized, non blinded, one center (University hospital) trial, 60 patients (28 with type 1 and 32 with type 2 diabetes) with a mean duration of diabetes of 22.5 ± 11.7 years were randomly assigned to group (6 patients per group) or individual usual care for one year. Primary end-point included change in Hba1c and visits to out-patients clinics, secondary endpoint included change in body mass index, blood pressure levels, waist circumference, non HDL Cholesterol, diabetes related and quality of life questionnaires and hospitalizations.
in the intervention arm patients attended 4 preplanned group visits in the study year and the empowerment model was used in the group care visits.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
60
Patients with type 2 and type 1 diabetes were followed in a tertiary outpatient clinic with group appointment
change in in Hba1c levels
Collection of data at start and after one year
Time frame: one year from date of randomization
change in scores of diabetes specific questionnaire
Collection of data at start and end of study from electronic files
Time frame: one year from date of randomization
change in BMI in kg/m2
Collection of data (weight in kg, height in meter) at start and end of study from electronic files
Time frame: one year from date of randomization
change in non HDL Cholesterol
Collection of data at start and end of study from electronic files
Time frame: one year from date of randomization
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