A structured, group-based diabetes self-management education (DSME) programme for people, families and whānau with type 2 diabetes (T2DM) in New Zealand: An observational study (Krebs et al 2013).
Synopsis: a six-week DSME programme tailored for the unique social and ethnic environment of New Zealand was developed using concepts from internationally developed programmes and effectiveness was assessed in an observational study with people with type 2 diabetes (aged
18–80 years) from diverse cultural backgrounds. Clinical data were collected from primary care at baseline, three, six and nine months. Krebs et al concluded that a group-based DSME programme designed specifically for the New Zealand population was effective at improving aspects of diabetes care at six months. The attenuation of these improvements after six months suggests a refresher course at that time may be beneficial.
