Effectiveness of the health behavior change program aimed at diabetes remission in controlling type 2 diabetes at Mueangphotawat Community Health Center, Mueang District, Surat Thani Province

Abstract

This quasi-experimental research aimed to study the effectiveness of a health behavior modification program for diabetes remission in type 2 diabetic patients without severe comorbidities who received services at the Phothawat Community Health Center. The sample consisted of 25 people, using simple random sampling without replacement, and the samples were measured before and after the experiment. Research instruments were a health behavior modification program aimed at diabetes remission at the Phothawat Community Health Center and a health behavior record form for diabetic patients towards remission. The health behavior modification activities were organized for 12 weeks. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and inferential statistics. The differences before and after the experiment were compared by using a paired t-test.

                 The results of the study found that after the experiment, the sample group showed a significant decrease in mean weight, waist circumference, and fasting blood sugar (p<0.05). The body mass index and average glycemic control significantly decreased but were non-significant (p>0.05).

                 In conclusion, using this health behavior modification program aimed at diabetes remission resulted in type 2 diabetic patients being able to reduce their weight, waist circumference, and blood sugar level before breakfast, which leads to a reduction in medication and possible discontinuation of medication in the future.