By Fran Leclercq, Credentialled Diabetes Educator, Registered Nurse, Osborne Park
Diabetes rates in Australia are rising rapidly. Some 1.5 million Australians have diagnosed diabetes, with a 32% increase in cases between 2013 and 2023.
Diabetes carries significant personal and economic impacts. Health professionals need to understand the clinical supports available to optimise patient care.
Evidence-based guidelines consistently recognise Diabetes Self-Management Education (DSME) as a cornerstone of effective diabetes care, improving glycaemic outcomes, self-management behaviours, and reducing the risk of complications. ...
Diabetes rates in Australia are rising rapidly. Some 1.5 million Australians have diagnosed diabetes, with a 32% increase in cases between 2013 and 2023.
Diabetes carries significant personal and economic impacts. Health professionals need to understand the clinical supports available to optimise patient care.
Evidence-based guidelines consistently recognise Diabetes Self-Management Education (DSME) as a cornerstone of effective diabetes care, improving glycaemic outcomes, self-management behaviours, and reducing the risk of complications. ...
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