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Are Type 2 Diabetes Patients Receiving Diabetes Self-Management Education In The Primary Care Setting?, Erica Mahone
Are Type 2 Diabetes Patients Receiving Diabetes Self-Management Education In The Primary Care Setting?, Erica Mahone
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Diabetes is a growing health concern in the United States, with approximately 1.7 million new cases diagnosed yearly. A management option to help patients gain glycemic control is the participation in diabetes self-management education (DSME). DSME aims to teach patients how and why they need to perform self-care, and not solely rely on medications to manage diabetes. A literature review of 10 studies between 2007 and 2014 was conducted and found favorable health outcomes for participants of DSME. Patients who participated in DSME had improved glycemic control, achieved blood pressure and cholesterol goals, and lost weight. An analysis of the …