Fadia Doumani
Diabetes Education Consultant
Posters-Accepted Abstracts: J Diabetes Metab
Nowadays, innovative therapies are constantly improving towards offering better diabetes treatment. Yet, with such a silent and multifactorial disease, diabetes management remains complex and adherence very challenging. Education programs and tools encompass a combination of different education models including individual and group sessions knowing that no preferred method was reported in the literature. As an example of a tool developed by IDF, the Diabetes Conversations Map® that includes a comprehensive curriculum through visuals, cards and guides; it supports an innovative patient-centered approach that enhances a real-world active dialogue, exchange and learning between participants and facilitators. Surveys conducted on participants in many countries showed improvement in their health behavior and HbA1c. Another example of a simple paper-based tool, the 3600 ViewTM is used for blood glucose monitoring. Observational studies in Europe and the Middle East showed better understanding of the BG numbers, better adaptation of the prescribed therapy and improvement in HbA1c. Cutting-edge education programs and tools are essential to educate people with diabetes and their surroundings; they offer a dynamic and interactive discovery-learning experience, motivating participants to improve their treatment outcome and ultimately quality of life. However, the effectiveness of these programs and tools relies heavily on the education structure, process and outcome, and on the pivotal role that diabetes selfmanagement education service and support play in diabetes care.
Email: fdoumani@gmail.com
