Abstract
Introduction: A chronic condition like diabetes interferes with an individual's well-being, and if some of their needs are not met because of the disease, their quality of life is reduced. In this context, therapeutic education constitutes a basic element in the management of diabetes. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study by self-administered questionnaire and interviews which were carried out with all type 1 and type 2 diabetics, consultants at the level of the Tit Mélil Primary Health Care establishment, in 2019 and who benefited from or not therapeutic education, with or without complications. Result: The study included 50 diabetic patients, surveys show us that type 1 diabetic patients were 13 (26%). And type 2.37 (74%). Regarding the organization of care, 74% of patients say they are under treatment with oral antidiabetics, 10% oral antidiabetics and insulins, 6% insulin therapy, and others under diet. Speaking of Food, 76.5% of diabetics know the importance and know what foods to avoid. Conclusion: TVE is possible, it will result in a change in the structure of programs and new educational training for caregivers.
Recommended Citation
Sanoh, Mory
(2020)
"Perception of Therapeutic Education in Diabetic Patients at Tit Melil Health Center,"
Health Sciences: Vol. 1
:
Iss.
1
, Article 8.
Available at:
https://doi.org/10.15342/hs.1.161
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