Assessment of Diabetic Patient's Knowledge about Early Complications of Type I and Type II Diabetes Mellitus

Abstract

Background: Diabetes mellitus may be a serious, incessant condition that happens when there are lifted levels of blood glucose since the body cannot convey any or adequate of insulin or cannot effectively utilize the insulin it produces. Objective(s): The aim of this study is toassess diabetic patient's knowledge about early complications of type I and type II diabetes mellitus. Methodology: This paper is the published part of a larger study in which a quasi- experimental design used with the application of a pre-test/ post-test approach for the study group and control group after implementation of educational program. Data collection was done at two times: baseline data (before any intervention was provided to the study group) and 21 days after giving the educational program (in the study group). The study started December at 30th 2021. Results: Findings of the study revealed that the participants have poor level of knowledge about Diabetes mellitus. Conclusion: The study results demonstrate that most of the study participants were not attended any previous educational programs, have type I diabetes mellitus, for more than ten years, with a family history of diabetes mellitus, hypertensive in their chronic diseases, taking insulin injections as a treatment, not smokers, practicing mild exercise, and have no information about diabetes mellitus according to their clinical manifestations. Recommendations: Using pictures and educational booklets about diabetes mellitus, with instructional tips regarding treatment, and focusing on how to control and prevent early complications of diabetes should be provided to all diabetic patients visiting endocrinology center.