The findings of this review demonstrate a significantly positive effect of pharmacist-led educational interventions on HbA1c levels and self-care practices among T2DM patients (Patient Preference and Adherence)
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Effectiveness of educational intervention based on psychological factors on achieving health outcomes in patients with type 2 diabetes
The results of this study shed light on the importance of the effectiveness of psychological factors on achieving health outcomes in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D). Moreover, a new combination of diet-related psychological factors in patients with diabetes was introduced in the present study (Diabetology & Metabolic Syndrome)
New online support site for people with Type 1 diabetes
Healthcare professionals are being encouraged to refer newly diagnosed patients, their parents and carers to the site as a one stop shop for Type 1 diabetes support (NHS)
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Experiences of self‐management among young adults with Type 1 diabetes in the context of a structured education programme: a qualitative study
Structured education courses can result in improved critical thinking and engagement with diabetes self‐management by empowering young adults through a flexible and self‐directed learning style that encourages peer group discussion (Diabetic Medicine)
The attitude of healthcare professionals plays an important role in the uptake of diabetes self‐management education: analysis of the Barriers to Uptake of Type 1 Diabetes Education
Social determinants of health, particularly educational attainment and gender, increase health inequalities by influencing decisions to attend evidence‐based education courses. Healthcare professional communication is paramount to encourage attendance, and observation of a course may facilitate this (Diabetic Medicine)
State of Diabetes Self-Management Education in the European Union Member States and Non-EU Countries: The Diabetes Literacy Project
Variation in availability and organization of DSME in the EU MS presents a clear rationale for developing an EU-wide diabetes strategy to improve treatment and care for people with diabetes (Journal of Diabetes Research)
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The Use of Language in Diabetes Care and Education
This article provides recommendations for language used by health care professionals and others when discussing diabetes through spoken or written words—whether directed to people with diabetes, colleagues, or the general public, as well as research questions related to language and diabetes (Diabetes Care)
Improvement of Insulin Injection Technique
Examination of Current Issues and Recommendations (Diabetes Educator)
Deficiencies in postgraduate training for healthcare professionals who provide diabetes education and support: results from the Diabetes Attitudes, Wishes and Needs (DAWN2) study
The present study shows that healthcare professionals report being insufficiently equipped to provide diabetes self-management education, including emotional and psychological aspects of diabetes, and many are not receiving postgraduate training in any part (including medical care) of the management of diabetes. It is paramount that those responsible for the continuing professional development of healthcare professionals address this skills gap (Diabetic Medicine)
An Elective Course to Train Student Pharmacists to Deliver a Community-based Group Diabetes Prevention Program
A diabetes prevention elective course improved students’ confidence in their ability to teach a diabetes prevention program (American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education)
Below the Surface
Below the Surface is an online campaign (Videos) which aims to shine a spotlight on the reality of hypoglycaemia (hypos) for people living with diabetes (Novo Nordisk)
Improving Type 2 Diabetes Patient Health Outcomes with Individualized Continuing Medical Education for Primary Care
CME is an effective tool to close established practice gaps and potentially help improve patient health outcomes (Diabetes Therapy)
Type 2 Diabetes: Why We Are Winning the Battle but Losing the War?
2015 Kelly West Award Lecture (Diabetes Care)
Are there long-term benefits of experiential, interprofessional education for non-specialists on clinical behaviours and outcomes in diabetes care? A cohort study
An experiential, interprofessional intervention can result in significant improvements in quality outcomes in association with a sustained impact on behaviours and practices (BMJ Open)
Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes
ADA Clinical Practice Recommendations are based on a complete review of the relevant literature by a diverse group of highly trained clinicians and researchers. After weighing the quality of evidence, from rigorous double-blind clinical trials to expert opinion, recommendations are drafted, reviewed, and submitted for approval to the ADA Executive Committee; they are then revised on a regular basis, and subsequently published in Diabetes Care (American Diabetes Association)
Towards an inpatient diabetes curriculum: medical student-generated aims, objectives and methods for ward-based learning of non-critical, non-perioperative inpatient diabetes care
This is the first known publication of content that could be used in a ward-based inpatient diabetes curriculum (Diabetic Medicine)
Glycemic Index, Glycemic Load and Glycemic Response: an International Scientific Consensus Summit
Given the high prevalence of diabetes and pre-diabetes worldwide and the consistency of the scientific evidence reviewed, the expert panel confirmed an urgent need to communicate information on GI/GL to the general public and health professionals, through channels such as national dietary guidelines, food composition tables and food labels (NMCD)
Diabetes self-management education: acceptability of using trained lay educators
Positive perceptions about the use of lay educators support the positive quantitative findings from the main trial. Acceptability is an important consideration in relation to implementation of the model of delivery studied. Concerns raised within the interviews should be considered in the design of training for lay educators (Postgraduate Medical Journal)
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