The Effects of Video Training Given to Individuals With Type 2 Diabetes

Primary outcomes

1. Numerical distribution of participants' sociodemographic and diabetes-related characteristics

   Time frame: At the first meeting (initial)

   The sociodemographic and diabetes-related characteristics of the training and control groups.

   Sociodemographic characteristics; Age, gender, marital status, education level, occupation, income level, smoking and alcohol use were evaluated.

   Characteristics of diabetes: duration of diabetes, diabetes treatment method, use of other medications, family history of diabetes, frequency of check-ups, hospitalization due to high blood sugar, hospitalization due to hypoglycemia, chronic complications due to diabetes, previous education on diabetes, status other than diabetes the presence of the disease was evaluated.

2. Diabetes Self-Care Scale mean score

   Time frame: At the first interview (baseline) and at the second interview 3 months later

   The comparison of Diabetes Self-Care Scale pre-test, post-test and change difference values between training and control groups. The lowest acceptable level of the scale is 92 points. The highest score that can be obtained from the scale is 140 points. As the score of the scale increases, patients' self-care activities also increase positively.

3. Fasting plasma glucose value

   Time frame: At the first interview (baseline) and at the second interview 3 months later

   Comparison of fasting plasma glucose variables between training and control groups.

   Fasting plasma glucose (mg/dl) value was obtained as a result of the participant's routine blood test.

4. HbA1c value

   Time frame: At the first interview (baseline) and at the second interview 3 months later

   Comparison of HbA1c variables between training and control groups. HbA1c (%) value was obtained as a result of the participant's routine blood test.

5. Total cholesterol value

   Time frame: At the first interview (baseline) and at the second interview 3 months later

   Comparison of total cholesterol variables between training and control groups. Total cholesterol (mg/dl) value was obtained as a result of the participant's routine blood test.

6. Low-density lipoprotein value

   Time frame: At the first interview (baseline) and at the second interview 3 months later

   Comparison of low-density lipoprotein variables between training and control groups.

   Low density lipoprotein (mg/dl) value was obtained as a result of the participant's routine blood test.

7. High-density lipoprotein value

   Time frame: At the first interview (baseline) and at the second interview 3 months later

   Comparison of high-density lipoprotein variables between training and control groups.

   High density lipoprotein (mg/dl) value was obtained as a result of the participant's routine blood test.

8. Triglyceride value

   Time frame: At the first interview (baseline) and at the second interview 3 months later

   Comparison of triglyceride variables between training and control groups. Triglyceride (mg/dl) value was obtained as a result of the participant's routine blood test.

9. Systolic blood pressure value

   Time frame: At the first interview (baseline) and at the second interview 3 months later

   Comparison of systolic blood pressure (mmHg) variables between training and control groups.

   The tools required for blood pressure measurement were provided by the researcher. The same measurement tools were used in the first interview (pretest) and the second interview (posttest). The participant was allowed to rest for at least 5-10 minutes before the measurement. An aneroid type sphygmomanometer, suitable for adults, was used as a measurement tool. In accordance with the technique recommended in the National Hypertension Treatment and Follow-up Guide, the researcher took measurements twice with an interval of two minutes while the participant was in a sitting position, with his right arm supported at heart level, and the results were recorded by averaging the measurements.

10. Diastolic blood pressure value

    Time frame: At the first interview (baseline) and at the second interview 3 months later

    Comparison of diastolic blood pressure (mmHg) variables between training and control groups.

    The tools required for blood pressure measurement were provided by the researcher. The same measurement tools were used in the first interview (pretest) and the second interview (posttest). The participant was allowed to rest for at least 5-10 minutes before the measurement. An aneroid type sphygmomanometer, suitable for adults, was used as a measurement tool. In accordance with the technique recommended in the National Hypertension Treatment and Follow-up Guide, the researcher took measurements twice with an interval of two minutes while the participant was in a sitting position, with his right arm supported at heart level, and the results were recorded by averaging the measurements.

11. Body Mass Index value

    Time frame: At the first interview (baseline) and at the second interview 3 months later

    Comparison of body mass index variables between training and control groups. To calculate the body mass index of the participants, they were measured according to the weight and height technique. Participants' BMI was calculated by dividing their weight by the square of their height [BMI: Weight (kg)/height (m2)]. BMI was evaluated in accordance with WHO recommendations.

12. Waist circumference value

    Time frame: At the first interview (baseline) and at the second interview 3 months later

    Comparison of waist circumference variables between training and control groups.

    Waist circumference measurement was made using the measurement technique recommended by WHO. While the participants were standing, the circumference was measured with a tape measure over their underwear, at the midpoint between the lowest rib and the crista iliaca at the end of expiration.