Measurement of the outcome variables
® blood glucose
Outcome parameters included changes in dietary practice and changes in glycemic control levels. Data were measured twice (baseline and end line survey after six months using interviewer-administered questionnaires). At each selected public hospital, two trained nurses collected all relevant data. During follow-up, the patient's blood glucose was measured with a PRODIGY® blood glucose meter.Dietary data were collected by asking participants nine health questions based on the Perceived Dietary Adherence Questionnaire (PDAQ) [Fasting blood sugar (FBS) is the most commonly used measure of glycemic control. The patient was asked to fast at least 8 h prior to the appointment in order to provide a blood sample for laboratory testing. The mean of the FBS measurements for three consecutive months was used for the baseline FBS analysis. Mean values ​​of six consecutive months of FBS measurements were used for analysis during follow-up. Based on ADA guideline recommendations, glycemic status is classified as good if mean FBS is between 80 and 130 mg/dL and poor if above 130 mg/dL [