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Improvement noted after a multifaceted approach to diabetes mellitus management

Published in: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa
Volume 21 , issue 1, pages: 8–12

DOI: 10.1080/16089677.2015.1129704

Author(s): S PillayDepartment of Internal Medicine, South Africa, C AldousSchool of Clinical Medicine, University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, F MahomedDepartment of Internal Medicine, South Africa,

Keywords: BMI, blood pressure control, comprehensive approach, diabetes mellitus, lifestyle changes, multi-disciplinary team, obesity, patient and clinician education, resource-limited setting, target cholesterol, target glycaemic control, target triglyceride, waist circumference,

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Background: Optimal control of diabetes mellitus remains elusive, especially in developing countries. A comprehensive and standardised approach, coupled with intensive patient and clinician education, may provide the solution.

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