Abstract: ABSTRACT:Objective To assess the effectiveness of the disease management model of stepped-nursing intervention in the metabolic control in patients with type 2 diabetes (DM2). Methods 114 patients with DM2 were randomized in experimental group and control group.The experimental group applied stepped-nursing model while the control group applied conventional nursing.Blood glucose,glycated hemoglobin A1c,body mass index (BMI),waist -hip ratio (WHR),blood pressure,lipids and control criteria were observed.Results BMI,glycated hemoglobin A1c,fasting blood sugar(FBS),triglycerides,systolic blood pressure (SBP)levels and diabetic knowledge score decreased significantly in the stepped-nursing group(P <0.05).The decrease levels in postprandial blood sugar(PBS),diastolic blood pressure (DBP),total cholesterol (TC),LDL cholesterol and WHR reduced,which showed no significant difference(P >0.05). The levels of HDL cholesterol were slightly improved,which showed no significant difference(P >0.05).Conclusion Stepped-nursing model is useful in overall treatment of patients with type 2 diabetes,it improves the condition of glycated hemoglobin A1c,SBP levels FBS and triglycerides and increases the command of diabetic knowledge.