Abstract:

The present study examines Therapeutic Processes of 2-year Conjunctive Group Therapy Model of adult type I diabetes mellitus patient in parallel with medical treatment at a Greek state hospital. The study focuses on the patient’s changes in thoughts, emotions, behaviors and metabolic control after termination of the intervention, through group dynamics. Qualitative data was collected from focused interviews and group sessions, before and after the intervention and thematic analysis was performed. Blood samples were collected for the measurement of glucose levels. Findings showed that by termination of the group therapy, the patient improved blood glucose regulation and she integrated all aspects of the disease, the psychology of her needs, the idiosyncratic personality traits and the quality of her life. The effectiveness of the two-year therapeutic model confirms the need for a holistic approach towards type 1 Diabetes Mellitus treatment.