Type 2 diabetes
Conditions
Interventions
Experimental group:Couple-based diabetes education and training, behavior change booster, behavior change incentive
control arm:Patient-based diabetes education and training
Control group:Patient-based behavior change booster, behavior change incentive
Sponsors
School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
55 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. confirmed T2DM patients who registered for the National Essential Public Health Services for T2DM Management; 2. with the latest fasting blood glucose level >8.0 mmol/L or the latest glycosylated hemoglobin >7.0% or newly diagnosed T2DM during the past 12 months; 3. aged >=55 years; 4. with basic literacy, adequate cognitive and physical capability; 5. living with spouses; 6. willing to provide informed consent to participate in the study. Eligible spouses are these (1) married or cohabitate with a T2DM patient; (2) without mental or physical dysfunctions that may interfere with the study; (3) willing to provide informed consent.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Patients who previously participated in T2DM education courses; 2. We further exclude couples that both have diabetes, for a clear distinction between patients and spouses.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Glycated hemoglobin;quality of life; | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| management behaviours;Physical activity;Dietary Intake;Medication Adherence;blood pressure;waist circumstance;Body Mass Index (BMI);fasting glucose;lipid; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactJing Liao
Department of Medical Statistics & Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University
Outcome results
None listed