The Effectiveness of a Primary Care Diabetes Education and Self‐Management Program in Ireland: A 6‐Month Follow‐Up Study

Better glycaemic control and clinically significant improvements in BMI and weight were seen at 6 months among participants who attended the DESMOND program and returned for the locally developed follow-up session. This supports the emerging evidence of the effectiveness of self-management education for diabetes care. Further research is required to determine the optimal contact time and frequency of sessions required in order to sustain the observed improvement in clinical outcomes.