Abstract: ObjectiveTo compare the efficacy of different education models of self-management training on diabetes between the community of city and country.MethodsThrough the method of study group(taught by professional staff,taught by nonprofessional staff and community education)and visit anytime by doctor,educate the knowledge of diabetesⅡ to the patients.Results(1)In the community of city,the education effect of the group taught by professional staff and taught by nonprofessional staff was better than that of community education.The effect of group taught by professional staff doesn't differ much from that of group taught by nonprofessional staff.(2)In the community of country,there was not any differences between the group taught by professional staff and taught by nonprofessional staff the group taught by professional staff,and community education,but there existsed difference between the group taught by nonprofessional staff and community education.ConclusionIn the community of city carrying out self-management education in diabetes with the model of study group (taught by professional staff and taught by nonprofessional staff)has a better effect.The effect of 3 models of self-management education on diabetes in the community of country needs a further research after the control of affecting factors.