The awareness and educational expectations of a type 2 diabetic patients in the rural environment

Introduction

In the treatment of type 2 diabetes, patients‚ knowledge and behavioral intervention, as well as a comprehensive change in the patients’ approach to their own health, are of great importance.

Aim

The aim of the work is to present demographic characteristics and lifestyle of persons suffering from type 2 diabetes.

Material and methods

The study was conducted among 35 patients diagnosed with type 2 diabetes under the care of NZOZ Eskulap in Wiśniewo POZ. The diagnostic survey method was used with the use of a self-made questionnaire.

Results

The largest group were those who had diabetes up to 5 years old - 14 people (40.05%). Just over half of the respondents used insulin - 18 people (51.4%). Five people (14.3%) admitted to smoking tobacco, 19 people to drink alcohol or other alcoholic beverages (54.3%). Test subjects using insulin did not perform recreational exercises ever - 18 people (100.0%)

Conclusions

The anti-health lifestyle of respondents requires the integration of interdisciplinary educational activities in this area.