Background: Sexual dysfunction is a chronic complication of diabetes mellitus. Sexual issue
and sexuality are a taboo in Egypt. Educational programs about specific sexual issue help in
improvement of sexual functioning of diabetic women. Aim of the study: Evaluate the
effectiveness of adaptation program on sexual functioning for women with diabetes mellitus.
Subjects and methods A quasi-experimental design was used. The study was conducted at diabetic
outpatient clinic at Ain Shams University Hospitals, Cairo, Egypt. A purposive sample of 105
women with sexual dysfunction, Tools: Two tools were used by the researcher to collect data
consisted of Arabic Structured interview questionnaire, and Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI).
Results: FSFI total mean scores increased significantly after application of adaptation program.
Conclusion: Adaptation program has a positive effective on sexual function improvement among
women with diabetes. Recommendations: Increase awareness of diabetic women through classes,
sessions, and educational programs to discuss sexual dysfunction related to diabetes mellitus.