Study aim: Evaluation of the effect of online group support on psychological distress and self-care behaviors of the elderly with type 2 diabetes during the Covid-19 pandemic Design: Parallel randomized superiority controlled trial, using a random blocking allocation that cannot be blinded and sample size will 90. Settings and conduct: The research will be performed in Imam Hossein Clinic in Shahroud. Standard questionnaires of diabetes self-efficacy ccale and stress, anxiety and depression at the beginning and 7 days after intervention will be completed. Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria: The patient's age is over 60 years; a definitive diagnosis of diabetes by a physician; the ability to access the Internet and online mass communication; has the minimum ability to use smartphones and social networks; absence of psychological disorders; Not participating in other supportive interventions. Intervention groups: Intervention group: The intervention group received 6 sessions over 3 weeks are held in the form of participation in a group video call (webinar) in the form of lectures, group discussions, questions and answers, slide shows and clips. The outlines of the sessions include (diabetes education, diet, physical activity and medication in diabetes, stress education and its influencing factors, supporting older adults in identifying ineffective and stressful thoughts, providing solutions (problem-oriented and emotion-oriented) in dealing with stress, providing support in the application of the support provided in daily life. Main outcome variables: Self-care; stress; anxiety; depression