The goal of this clinical trial is to assess the outcome of delivering the health education in a group format using the DESMOND program compared to the standard health education in newly diagnosed adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus . The main questions it aims to answer is:
Does adding group education (DESMOND method) to the standard primary care education practices is effective in changing glycemic control and self-care practices in adults with Type II Diabetes Mellitus .
The enrolled study participants will be randomized to receive either the standard personal health care or group health education (DESMOND) session. questionnaire form measuring diabetes self-care will be administered at baseline together with measurement of HbA1C. These measurements will be repeated after 3 and 6 months of the intervention for both study groups.
Adult more than 18 years, newly diagnosed Type II diabetes mellitus (within 4 - 6 weeks of diagnosis) attending the Airport Health Care Center.
Not yet receiving any form of standard health education in PHCC.
Using diuretics or cancer therapy.
Had enduring mental health problem.
Participants in another research study.
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