A new model for diabetes-focused capacity building – lessons from Sri Lanka

A new model for diabetes-focused capacity building – lessons from Sri Lanka

Abstract Sri Lanka is experiencing a rapid increase in the number of people with diabetes mellitus (DM) due to population growth and aging. Physician shortages, outdated technology, and insufficient health education have contributed to the difficulties associated with managing the burden of disease....

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Main Authors: Anjan K. Saha, Naresh Gunaratnam, Rashmi Patil, Monica Choo, Devika P. Bagchi, Ekta Jhaveri, Jennifer Wyckoff, Ganeika Bahu, Ulysses Balis, Paul Clyde, William H. Herman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-12-01
Series:Clinical Diabetes and Endocrinology
Subjects:
Diabetes
Sri Lanka
Medical assistants
Capacity building
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40842-018-0074-3

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