Impact of Self-care Education Program in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes in Primary Care in the Basque Country

"The intervention will be performed by patients with type 2 diabetes and health professionals and it will be divided in 6 group sessions for two and a half hours each, on a weekly basis for 6 weeks. The session content includes techniques for dealing with problems in general, promotion of exercise, nutrition concepts, proper use of medication, effective communication and basic knowledge about diabetes and its complications. The sessions are supported with educational material.~Two leaders, previously trained in the DSMP, will lead each group. The leading status (patient or health care professional) is obtained after attending a 6-week structured program of training, a successful completion of 4 days of training sessions, and taking part in a full course for patients with a proven leader."