Application Analysis of Health Education Based on Online + Offline Model on Dietary Adherence in Diabetic Patients

Donghui Ren

doi:10.70088/g2d1he91

Authors

Donghui Ren Hainan Vocational University of Science and Technology, Haikou, China Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.70088/g2d1he91

Keywords:

diabetes, dietary adherence, health education, hybrid model, blood glucose

Abstract

Objective: To provide comprehensive dietary health education for diabetic patients in order to significantly improve their dietary adherence, effectively control blood glucose levels, and prevent severe long-term complications associated with the disease. Methods: A total of 100 diabetic patients admitted to the Endocrinology Department of Hainan Provincial People's Hospital from January to March 2025 were enrolled in this study to systematically assess their dietary adherence and baseline blood glucose levels. The participating patients were randomly divided into a standard control group and an experimental intervention group. Both groups received conventional offline nursing care and standard medical advice. However, the intervention group additionally received a highly structured online and offline dietary adherence health education program. Dietary adherence metrics and fasting blood glucose levels were meticulously measured to evaluate the overall efficacy of the intervention. Results: Patients in the intervention group scored significantly higher than those in the control group across four critical aspects: timely and quantitative meal intake, strict adherence to planned dietary control, accurate food weighing or estimation, and daily meal planning utilizing standardized food exchange charts (p < 0.05, p < 0.10). Furthermore, the intervention group exhibited statistically superior and more stable blood glucose levels (p < 0.05). Discussion: The integrated online and offline health education model substantially improved patient dietary adherence and fostered enhanced daily dietary habits. Consequently, this innovative approach effectively controlled blood glucose levels and significantly enhanced the overall quality of life in diabetic patients, suggesting its potential for broader clinical application.

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