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ea0041ep551 | Diabetes therapy | ECE2016

An assessment of factors related with understanding education and knowledge of self-care among patients with diabetes mellitus: a cross sectional prospective study in two cities of Turkey

Dizdar Oguzhan S , Gul Ozen Oz , Baspinar Osman , Sisman Pinar , Cander Soner , Ersoy Canan

Background: The prevalence of the diabetes mellitus is rapidly increasing particularly in developing countries. For effective management of diabetes, patients must be actively involved in their care. The aim of the study was to assess the knowledge and self-care practices and contribution of the education to this knowledge level and glycemic control.Material methods: We formed patients groups consisting of 15 to 30 diabetic patients. Firstly, patients su...