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Establishing A Diabetes Self-Management Resource For The Self-Pay Client In A Rural Clinic, Emily Birkhead
Establishing A Diabetes Self-Management Resource For The Self-Pay Client In A Rural Clinic, Emily Birkhead
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Self-management of type 2 diabetes mellitus remains a prominent health concern across the United States. Adherence to treatment plans, medication, and glucose monitoring are often limited by out-of-pocket costs for the client. Diabetes Self-Management Education (DSME) is a set of domains that includes: medication adherence, glucose monitoring, nutrition, exercise, and effective coping mechanisms. DSME programs are provided across the United States helping those with Type 2 diabetes mellitus on their daily habits and management of the condition. DSME programs are largely unavailable to rural communities due to cost and distance barriers, resulting in diabetes education not being readily available in …