An independent evaluation was carried out by The Evidence Centre in 2010.
It found that one year after the Diabetes Day to Day DVD and workbook were distributed in Tower Hamlets:
• 98% of recipients were satisfied (87% very satisfied, 11% a bit satisfied)
with the DVD and workbook
• 72% found the DVD helpful
• 71% said that it raised their awareness and knowledge regarding
self-management, in particular new information around exercise and blood
sugars (HbA1c levels)
• 1 in 5 people believe that the DVD and workbook has had a real impact
on their lives:
• 18% take better self-care
• 17% feel more confident about self-care
• 18% recommend the pack to friends and family
In addition, the evaluation reported that people have been using the pack again and again during the year.
No variation in results was noted between age, gender or ethnicity.
The primary evaluation consisted of 404 telephone interviews and focus groups with end users. Here is a selection of their comments:
“You can learn a lot from watching the DVD. What happens when you eat, what to avoid and how you can help yourself by exercising and by being more careful about how you eat” (Bangladeshi male)
“I think they’re very good - it’s kind of a good overview of what
I need to do to keep healthy” (White female)
“Very informative - it was explained in layman’s terms. It was presented so it was real to me” (White male)
“Sometimes I look at it as a guide book. It’s good to have it in the house” (Bangladeshi female)
“It outlined so many things about diabetes - every year things
change and it was a good update” (Black female)
“You can understand more about food, and how it related to your diabetes. I understand more now and am thinking about things more like what would be healthy and better for me” (Female, ethnic group
not stated)
“Self-assessment plans were included, and were very helpful” (Bangladeshi female)
“I didn’t realise what you can’t take - like honey. It gives an incentive to keep on doing what I know I need to do to keep myself healthy.
It told me about my medicine, what to eat, how to exercise”
(White female)
“It’s very helpful - you got to understand a lot more about diabetes symptoms and the way it worked” (Mixed race female)
