Introduction

In Mexico in 2017, the National Institute of Statistics and Geography reported type 2 diabetes mellitus [DT2] as the second cause of death. In order to control this disease, one of the most useful approaches is to provide sufficient and updated training to those who live with it.

Objective

To determine the effect of an educational intervention based on proper lifestyle, the degree of theoretical knowledge about DT2 and on the level of glycosylated hemoglobin [HbA1c].

Materials and methods

Quasi-experimental design. Educational sessions were held for four months to DT2 patients with Seguro Popular in the Bokobá Health Center, Yucatán. The Instrument for the Measurement of Lifestyle in Diabetics [IMEVID] was applied, and the degree of knowledge about DT2 was assessed using a validated questionnaire. Paired student t tests and Wilcoxon tests were used for the comparisons.

Results

39 patients were included. The pre and post intervention mean values were: for Life Style Scores 63.15 and 77.41 points [p < 0.001], for knowledge levels 25.73 and 79.70 points [p < 0.001], and for HbA1c 9.25% and 8.14% [p < 0.001], respectively.

Conclusions

The educational intervention, significantly improved the lifestyle and the degree of knowledge about DT2, and significantly reduced the HbA1c values.

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