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Type 1 diabetes structured education: What are the core self-management behaviours?
1School of Translational Medicine, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK. laura.grant-2@manchester.ac.uk
Summary
This study identified core components of structured diabetes education and key self-care behaviors. An updated questionnaire will assess education program effectiveness and guide personalized support for people with diabetes.
Area of Science:
- Endocrinology
- Diabetes Care
- Health Education
Background:
- Structured education is crucial for managing Type 1 diabetes.
- Existing UK courses vary in content and approach.
- A standardized assessment tool for self-care behaviors is needed.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the evolution of UK Type 1 diabetes structured education courses.
- To identify core curriculum components across different courses.
- To develop a questionnaire for assessing diabetes self-care behaviors.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of curricula from selected Type 1 diabetes education courses.
- Interviews with nine course educators.
- Framework analysis of transcripts.
- Consensus meeting with 14 stakeholders to classify self-care behaviors.
Main Results:
- Eighty-three courses were identified.
- Core curriculum components include carbohydrate counting, insulin adjustment, hypoglycemia management, group work, and empowerment.
- Key self-management areas identified: carbohydrate awareness, insulin adjustment, blood glucose monitoring, hypoglycemia management, equipment use, and healthcare access.
Conclusions:
- An updated questionnaire will be developed to assess self-care behaviors.
- This tool will evaluate structured education program effectiveness.
- It will help identify areas for additional support to improve glycemic control and reduce complications.
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