Diabetes Self Care Program (7 steps to success)

1.4 Participant Target Group

People with type 2 diabetes who are:

Over 18 years
Able to speak, read and write English – diabetes educators should consider engaging interpreters to conduct the group programs where numbers warrant for non-English speaking clientele
Able to participate effectively in a group education program – consider hearing, sight, general health and well being (including hyperglycaemic symptoms), existence of co-morbidities, cognitive abilities and mental health issues
Significant family members or friends of participants.

It may be useful to telephone potential participants to ascertain suitability for group sessions.