Effects Of Diabetes Education Programs On Reducing The A1c...

An extended literature search was conducted using four primary health care resources, CINAHL Plus, Cochrane Library, MEDLINE, and Health Source databases. Results yelled peer- reviewed articles that pertain to research surrounding diabetes education programs in reducing the A1C in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Each article was evaluated based on its applicability to the research question on this paper. The pattern used in selecting the articles included for evaluation can be found in the Appendix 1. The research strategies included key terms like diabetes, type 2, education, age, program, research, adult, and A1C. The search began with the CINAHL Plus database displaying a number of 575 articles. To enhance the search process, certain limiters served as a refining tool for selecting the most appropriate articles. The search methodology included criteria focusing on full text that was applied to access the entire articles. Abstract available was used as a brief relevance guideline, and if potentially relevant to the purpose study, the full-text was then in depth evaluated. Published date was considered for evaluating the most up-to-dated evidences of the literature. All the articles included in this paper were less than eight years old and published between January 2009 and April 2016. In addition, English language was a decisive criterion for the guided search articles. Another limiter used in the search proceeding implied the â€Å"research† to select theShow MoreRelatedDiabetes : A Common And Well Known Disease1564 Words   |  7 PagesIntroduction Diabetes is a common and well-known disease in the US. Healthcare providers manage the care of patients daily as both direct and indirect effects of diabetes contribute to their poor health. Diabetes mellitus type 2 is characterized by high blood sugar levels as a result of insulin resistance. The risk factors associated with an increasing prevalence in the US includes genetics, family history, poor eating habits, sedentary lifestyle, and obesity.1 Healthcare providers are challengedRead MoreA Short Note On Diabetes And Diabetes Mellitus1545 Words   |  7 PagesDiabetes is a disease that plagues many individuals, causes adverse health problems, and if left uncontrolled can lead to premature death. Diabetes Mellitus is characterized by unstable glucose levels and has 3 different forms: Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes, and Gestational Diabetes. This research paper will focus on Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM). Type 2 diabetes is a chronic disease in which insulin is not produced s ufficiently or non-existing within the pancreas, causing an increase in theRead MoreType 2 Diabetes Mellitus ( T2dm )1317 Words   |  6 PagesType 2 Diabetes Mellitus Too often woman receive the diagnosis of chronic illnesses like type two diabetes mellitus (T2DM). It is one of the top ten diseases among women. To a large extend, diabetes is preventable; however, women tend to overlook preventive care because they think they do not have the time or they are too busy taking care of everyone but themselves. Yet, women have the power to stay well by learning about the diseases that may strike them and knowing potential risk factors