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Title: A study to assess the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge regarding management and prevention of diabetic emergencies among patients with diabetes mellitus at DSMCH, Perambalur. Objectives: To determine the existing level of knowledge regarding management and prevention of diabetic emergencies among patients with diabetes mellitus. To evaluate the effectiveness of structured teaching program on knowledge regarding management and prevention of diabetic emergencies among patients with diabetes mellitus. To find out the association between pre test level of knowledge regarding management and prevention of diabetic emergencies among patients with diabetes mellitus with their selected demographical variables. Hypothesis: H1: There is a significant difference between pre and post test level of knowledge regarding structured teaching program on management and prevention of diabetic emergencies among patients with diabetes mellitus. H2: There is a significant association between pre-test level of knowledge regarding management and prevention of diabetic emergencies among patients with diabetic mellitus with their selected demographical variables. Conceptual framework: The health promotion model developed by N.J.Pender, C.L. Murdaugh and M.A.Parsons (2002) Research Approach: Quantitative research. Research Design: Pre experimental one group pre test and post test design. Sample: The samples are patients with diabetic mellitus at Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan medical college and hospital, Perambalur Sample Size: Sample size was 60 patients. Sampling Technique: Non-Probability-Purposive sampling technique. Findings: The mean score of participants, in pre test was 20 with a standard deviation of 6.332, corresponding to a mean percentage of 20.00%. After the intervention, in post test mean score increased to 26.983 with a standard deviation of 6.987, reflecting a mean percentage of 27.00%. This represents a substantial increase of 6.983 points in the mean score, indicating a significant enhancement in the participants' understanding. The improvement suggests that the intervention was effective in increasing the participants' knowledge about managing and preventing diabetic emergencies. Overall, the data demonstrates a positive shift in knowledge, highlighting the success of the educational efforts in achieving better preparedness among patients. Conclusion: the study assessing the effectiveness of a structured teaching program on knowledge regarding management and prevention of diabetic emergencies among patients with diabetes mellitus demonstrates that significant improvements in knowledge levels. Implementing similar structured teaching programs can be beneficial in promoting better self-management practices and improving overall health outcomes in this population.