The aim was to determine the effect of group education on the mental state of patients with Type 2 diabetes mellitus. Selected metabolic parameters and actual mental state were evaluated before, after the course and 6 months after the course had finished.
Comparing the results before and after 6 months, positive changes were found - a significant increase in well-being, decrease in tension, depression and loneliness. The outcomes showed statistically significant improvement not only metabolic parameters, but also psychological state