Blood samples were collected (using syringe) twice before and after the interventions and transferred to laboratory immediately to be conducted glycosylated haemoglobin test by Tosoh Automated Glico-haemoglobin Analyzer device. Moreover, during data collection process the questionnaires of the two groups were not disclosed to researchers and
Laboratory. The questionnaires and check lists were filled out before the educational intervention by the control and test groups' members, and patients were referred to hospital laboratory for testing HbA1c. Then educational intervention was conducted in the test group for one month and in six training sessions containing lectures, film displaying, and group discussions. At the meetings the patients were recommended and informed about diabetes and its complications, proper diet, walking at least 3 sessions per week and 30 min each session, taking education regularly as directed by the physician, self- monitoring patient’s blood sugar, diabetic foot care and the not smoking. They were also provided with educational CDs and diabetes pamphlets to be worked out at home. Patients were to be interest in education
and management of self-care behaviour (how to cook, sports and success in managing diabetes).