Degree Name
MS (Master of Science)
Program
Clinical Nutrition
Date of Award
8-2007
Committee Chair or Co-Chairs
Elizabeth F. Lowe
Committee Members
Alison K. Schaefer, Amelia Brown
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to measure the impact of diabetes education classes in increasing knowledge and promoting healthy lifestyle behaviors. Thirty-three subjects participated in the classes between October 2004 and October 2005. Only six subjects agreed to participate in this study. Changes in knowledge after the classes were measured by a survey test one year following the completion of classes. Survey responses were analyzed using percentages. Subject's Hgb A1C and weights were also collected to measure the direct impact of education on participants' blood glucose management. Overall, participants were very knowledgeable of diabetes symptoms, complications, carbohydrate counting, and serving sizes after the nutrition intervention.
Document Type
Thesis - unrestricted
Recommended Citation
Hamdan, Mireille, "The Impact and Efficacy of Diabetes Education Programs among Adults." (2007). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. Paper 2123. https://dc.etsu.edu/etd/2123
Copyright
Copyright by the authors.