Effectiveness analysis on community intervention for the elderly with diabetes in Hainan Province

Objective To evaluate the outcome through: community intervention,changing unhealthy habits,reducing risk factors of diabetic complications and reducing complications for the elderly in Hainan province.Methods Blood glucose target management manuals were established,blood glucose self-test was trained,regular diet intervention,health education,exercise guidance,disease surveillance,psychological intervention,and rational drug-use were performed,the level of glycemic-control and the rate of diabetic complications before and after intervention were observed.Results The appliance of community intervention could effectively control blood sugar,no upward change of complications was found.There was significant difference(P0.05) before and after intervention.Conclusion Comprehensive intervention of community can improve the quality of life for the elderly diabetic patients.