Introduction
obesity, death, Diabetes, diabetes
OBESITY, DIABETES, DISEASE, METABOLIC DISORDERS, COMPLICATION, INSULIN RESISTANCE, DIABETES TYPE 2, TYPE 2 DIABETES, DISEASES, DIABETES
The development of the World Wide Web and the Information and Communication Technologies in the 1990s helped spread the Internet from one side of the globe to the other. This enabled people to develop applications, to directly access a wide range of information, and to communicate more easily [It is a fact that the number of new users is constantly growing. In fact, in 2020, perhaps due to the pandemic, there was a 60% increase in the global digital population. In Greece in the same year, there was a 73% increase in internet home access [Smart devices (smartphones and tablets) provide easy and daily access to information, communication and opportunities for motivation. Social networking platforms have invaded the everyday life of users with more than 3 billion monthly active users. And with percentages that still reach up to 70% of adults using at least one platform for 2 h daily [Thousands of health-related websites and applications have been developed, enabling new, friendly health education programs to be implemented [According to the World Health Organization (WHO), trends on both diabetes and obesity are not encouraging. Diabetes is considered one of the top ten causes of death. As defined by the American Diabetes Association, diabetes type 2 is a chronic medical condition characterized by high glucose levels due to insulin resistance and/or inadequate insulin production by the pancreas. It is the most common form of diabetes, and typically develops in adulthood [As far as obesity is concerned, as defined by WHO is an excessive accumulation of body fat, leading to a significant increase in body weight that may affect an individual’s health. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines obesity as a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher [The high prevalence of these metabolic disorders, their impact on public health, and the increasingly rising social and economic cost are pushing us towards finding innovative interventions through the internet, guided by the therapeutic team (doctor, dietitian, psychologist, nurse, psychiatrist). The aim of this study was to develop a modern Health Promotion model, through continuing education and participation using interactive online applications that follow the modern technology, is specifically designed to respond individually and personalized to the educational needs of each patient regardless of the education level, since the “wall” of each patient was unique and created according to their needs. The goal was to positively impact knowledge, behavior and eventually quality of life for those who suffer from obesity or diabetes type2. It has been proven that education for patients with type 2 diabetes and obesity is positively related to their adherence to treatment. In addition, providing education on disease management, nutrition, physical exercise, and complication prevention can help patients change their lifestyles and improve their health.Furthermore, the increase in rates of type 2 diabetes and obesity in Greece and worldwide is a serious public health issue. Therefore, a health education program that focuses on preventing and managing these diseases can help reduce their impact on population health and improve the quality of life for patients. Developing health education programs for patients with type 2 diabetes and obesity is essential to improving public health services.