Table 2.
Comparison of pretest and post-test within group means (paired t-test).
| Parameter | Experimental Group (n = 28), Mean (± SD) | p-Value | Control Group (n = 28), Mean (± SD) | p-Value | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baseline | Post Intervention | Baseline | Post Intervention | |||
| DDS score | 2.47 ± 0.41 | 2.08 ± 0.49 | <0.001 | 2.46 ± 0.47 | 2.48 ± 0.80 | 0.817 |
| Food consumption behaviors score | 45.14 ± 7.37 | 50.21 ± 7.03 | <0.001 | 52.86 ± 6.81 | 52.50 ± 5.07 | 0.777 |
| Physical activity | 69.90 ± 57.43 | 76.89 ± 61.39 | 0.176 | 83.56 ± 92.92 | 92.43 ± 109.88 | 0.372 |
| Medication taking behaviors score | 21.50 ± 2.03 | 21.89 ± 1.97 | 0.110 | 22.00 ± 1.94 | 21.46 ± 2.91 | 0.216 |
| HbA1c% | 9.44 ± 1.63 | 7.34 ± 1.10 | <0.001 | 9.68 ± 2.09 | 8.97 ± 2.38 | 0.101 |