scholarly journals Role of training programs in the treatment of patients with type II diabetes mellitus

1995 ◽  
Vol 41 (6) ◽  
pp. 4-6
Author(s):  
Ye. V. Surkova ◽  
M. B. Antsiferov
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Type Ii Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Dependent Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Number Of Patients ◽  
Insulin Dependent ◽  
Quality Of Medical Care ◽  
Quantitative Indicators

According to the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, the number of patients with non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) in Russia is currently 1.6 million. Providing effective treatment for NIDDM is a significant problem for domestic health in terms of both quantitative indicators and the quality of medical care. Successful therapy of this disease is impossible without changing the patient’s lifestyle. The treatment process affects such essential aspects of lifestyle as nutrition, physical activity, control of body weight, and continues throughout life. In this regard, the effectiveness of the traditional therapeutic approach to NIDDM is not high enough and, according to experts, the motivation to control and treat diabetes cannot be achieved without training.

Quality of Life and-Social Environment as Reported by Chinese Immigrants With Non-Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus

1997 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 171-177 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sally H. Rankin ◽  
Michael E. Galbraith ◽  
Peggy Huang
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Chinese Immigrants ◽  
Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Stressful Events ◽  
Insulin Dependent Diabetes ◽  
Dependent Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Insulin Dependent

Non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) has been associated with stressful events such as immigration. The purpose of this paper is to report a pilot study that tested translated and back-translated instruments to ascertain factors related to diabetes management in a group of Chinese immigrants with diabetes. The descriptive, cross- sectional design included a convenience sample of 30 Chinese immigrants who had been diagnosed with NIDDM for at least I year. Consenting participants completed paper- and-pencil questionnaires (Diabetes Family-Behavior Checklist II, Diabetes Quality of Life, and MDRTC Knowledge Test) that had been translated and back-translated into Chinese and returned them in stamped, self- addressed envelopes. Results indicated that most of the scale and subscale reliabilities were similar to those published previously. Study participants had received limited diabetes education, reported many problems managing diabetes, especially in terms of social and vocational issues, and reported dissatisfaction with their quality of life. Diabetes-related family supportive behaviors were rated positively indicating the importance of including family members in educational programs.

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