A STUDY TO ASSESS THE KNOWLEDGE REGARDING LIFE STYLE MODIFICATION AMONG PEOPLE WITH DIABETES MELLITUS IN SELECTED AREA OF MAHESANA DISTRICT

Author Name: 1. Ms. Chandani Modi, 2. Ms. Dhvani Patel, Mr. Kuldeep Rathod, Ms. Jems Patel, Ms. Hetvi Patel

Volume/Issue: 06/04

Country: India

DOI NO.: 08.2020-25662434 DOI Link: https://doi-ds.org/doilink/09.2025-72226674/UIJIR

Affiliation:

1. Nursing Tutor, Ganpat University-Kumud & Bhupesh Institute of Nursing, Mehsana, Gujarat, India.
2. Nursing Tutor, Ganpat University-Kumud & Bhupesh Institute of Nursing, Mehsana, Gujarat, India., Third Year GNM student, Ganpat University-Kumud & Bhupesh Institute of Nursing, Mehsana, Gujarat, India.

ABSTRACT

A patient with diabetes mellitus may or may not show the symptoms of diabetes. The diagnosis is established with symptoms of diabetes plus blood sugar values. The values are different in a diabetic compared to a non-diabetic. In a non-diabetic, the fasting glucose levels are less than 100 mg/dl whereas in a diabetic, the fasting glucose levels is more than 126mg/dl; in a non-diabetic the post meal glucose levels are less than 140 mg/dl whereas in a diabetic they are more than 200 mg/dl. According to a study there are several types of diabetes mellitus; they may differ with cause, clinical course or treatment. The major types of diabetes are Type I diabetes (previously referred to as insulin dependent diabetes mellitus), Type II diabetes (previously referred to as non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus), Gestational diabetes mellitus and Diabetes mellitus associated with other conditions or syndrome. The main aim of the study was to assess the knowledge regarding life style modification among people with diabetes mellitus in selected area of mahesana district. In the present study quantitative research approach and descriptive research design was used. The study was conducted in selected area of Mahesana district. 100 people with diabetes mellitus were selected as sample by Non Probability convenient sampling technique. Objectives • To assess the knowledge regarding life style modification among people with diabetes mellitus in selected area of Mahesana district. • To find out the association between knowledge with their selected demographic variables regarding life style modification among people with diabetes mellitus in selected area of Mahesana district.

Key words: Assess, knowledge, life style modification, diabetic mellitus, people.