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Methods: A combination of conceptual allegory and group presentation of experiences using appropriate, tailor-made, educational material was applied. To better support the trainees, maps for diabetes education were created, an educational tool that gathers roles and procedures, guiding diabetic patients in their self-care and supporting them in being able to develop coping mechanisms and self-manage their disease. The educational material was used during educational sessions held in three Greek cities. The effect of patient education was measured using specifically developed questionnaires at two time points, namely, before and after the implementation of the intervention. Results: The results showed that training using innovative educational tools had a positive effect on the lifestyle and nutrition of diabetic patients, as their health indicators improved, (significant decreases in HbA1c, incidents of severe hypoglycemia, and emotional distress, as well as improvements in self-reported hypoglycemia awareness and wellbeing were observed), without changes in the prescribed pharmacotherapy. Conclusions: The need for structured educational courses on self-management for individuals with T1DM is indisputable. 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