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Developing a local practice guideline for SMBG in non-insulin treated type 2 diabetes
DPC Vol 12 Issue 4 2010
Self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) is a routine part of diabetes self-management but its value in people with non-insulin treated diabetes remains unclear. This article reports on the development of a local guideline based on published research ...
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Structured diabetes group education for UK south Asian communities
DPC Vol 12 Issue 4 2010
Structured education is a key ingredient in supporting people with diabetes to gain greater knowledge, confidence and efficacy in self-care. This study aimed to adapt structured education to address cultural differences, with a view to improving diab...
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PCDS CPD Module 9: Cardiovascular risk: Managing hypertension in type 2 diabetes
DPC Vol 12 Issue 4 2010
People with diabetes are at a high risk of developing vascular complications, all of which are known to be reduced by optimal blood pressure (BP) management. Type 2 diabetes is itself associated with hypertension, increasing the already high cardiova...
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Motivational interviewing for lifestyle change
DPC Vol 12 Issue 3 2010
The prevalence of obesity is increasing and is strongly associated with mortality, asthma morbidity, the development of cardiovascular disease, hypertension, hypercholesterolaemia, cancer and type 2 diabetes (Avenell et al, 2004; Pischon et al, 2008;...
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Devices for diabetes care: A practical guide
DPC Vol 12 Issue 3 2010
Technology can be a help to many people with diabetes, from the large numbers undertaking self-monitoring of blood glucose to adjust their treatment and guide them in managing everyday life, to the few who are protected from the dangers of hypoglycae...
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Diabetic neuropathy: Review of diagnosis and management
DPC Vol 12 Issue 3 2010
Diabetic neuropathy is common, under- or misdiagnosed, and causes not only substantial morbidity but also increased mortality. Apart from improving glycaemic control, there is no licensed treatment for diabetic neuropathy, although a number of pathog...
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