Effect of Walking Exercise Training on Adherence to Disease Management and Metabolic Control in Diabetes

The Effect of Walking Exercise Training Based on the Theoretical Model on Adherence to Disease Management and Metabolic Control in Type 2 Diabetes Patients: A Clinical Randomized Controlled Study

This study aims to determine the effects of a transtheoretical model-based walking exercise training and disease management and metabolic control in patients with type 2 diabetes. This randomized controlled trial will be conducted as a pre-test and post-test experiment with 30 intervention and 30 control individuals. The intervention group will receive the transtheoretical model-based exercise training. The intervention group will be followed-up for 6 months (from 0 to 6 months) to determine the patients' behavioral changes after the training will be completed.

This study aims to determine the effects of a transtheoretical model-based walking exercise training and disease management and metabolic control in patients with type 2 diabetes. This randomized controlled trial will be conducted as a pre-test and post-test experimental model with 30 intervention and 30 control individuals. The intervention group will receive the transtheoretical model-based exercise training. Data will be collected using patient a identification form, Patient Compliance Scale to the Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, transtheoretical model scales, pedometer and metabolic outcomes. Data will be analyzed by using Chi square, two-way ANOVA to determine the difference between two or more independent/dependent groups and Spearman's correlation to determine the relationship between two groups.

Inclusion Criteria:

Patients who diagnosed with type 2 diabetes at least 6 months. Received insulin and/or oral antidiabetic treatment, literate, and having no communication problems, between the ages of 18 and 65, whose arterial blood pressure is in range of systolic ≤ 160mmHg and diastolic ≤ 100mmHg, who had HbA1c between 7-9 % will be included in the study. The patients who agree to participate in the study (voluntarily) and who have no objection to exercising with cardiology consultation will be included in the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

Participants with diabetes-related (severe) complications and diabetic foot, pregnancy, diagnosed with cancer, having physical and mental problems that prevent walking will be excluded from the study. HA1C over 9 - despite the treatment (will be referred to the doctor for treatment change). Patients with blood sugar above 300 - despite treatment (will be referred to their doctor for a change in treatment).