Diabetes education

Education is the keystone of diabetes care and management

The Diabetes Control and Complications Trial (DCCT) provided clear evidence that

  • successful intensification of management reduces microvascular complications
  • intensification of management requires effective diabetes self-management
  • effective self-management requires frequent and high levels of educational input and continuing support
 
Universal principles

 
 
Consensus Guidelines 2000
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IDF Type 1 Guidelines
IDF Type 2 Guidelines