Practical Management of Patients with Diabetes Mellitus in Primary Health Care
Diabetes mellitus is a disease of major importance for public health throughout the world. This is mainly caused by its status as one of the most common non-communicable diseases and the severity and diversity of its chronic complications. An updated literary review on the management of patients...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | Spanish |
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Universidad de las Ciencias Médicas de Cienfuegos
2011-11-01
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Series: | Revista Finlay |
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Online Access: | http://www.revfinlay.sld.cu/index.php/finlay/article/view/69 |
Summary: | Diabetes mellitus is a disease of major importance for public health throughout the world. This is mainly caused by its status as one of the most common non-communicable diseases and the severity and diversity of its chronic complications. An updated literary review on the management of patients with diabetes mellitus was conducted. It includes definition, diagnosis and classification, algorithm for disease’s screening, appropriate management of a patient with diabetes mellitus in primary health care, treatment pillars and goals for metabolic control. This review is aimed at exposing practical elements when approaching a patient suffering from diabetes mellitus. |
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ISSN: | 2221-2434 |