Reducing the Risks of Diabetes Complications Through Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support

作者：Dan Kent, Gail D’Eramo Melkus, Patricia Stuart, June M. McKoy, Patti Urbanski, Suzanne Austin Boren, Lola A. Coke, Janis Ecklund Winters, Neil L. Horsley, Dawn Sherr, Ruth D. Lipman · 发表于：Population Health Management · 年份：2013 · DOI：10.1089/pop.2012.0020 · 被引用次数：83 · 研究领域：Diabetes Management and Education、Diabetes Management and Research、Chronic Disease Management Strategies

People with diabetes are at risk of developing complications that contribute to substantial morbidity and mortality. In 2011, the American Association of Diabetes Educators convened an invitational Reducing Risks Symposium, during which an interdisciplinary panel of 11 thought leaders examined current knowledge about the reduction and prevention of diabetes-related risks and translated evidence into diabetes care and self-management education. Symposium participants reviewed findings from the literature and engaged in a moderated roundtable discussion. This report summarizes the discussion and presents recommendations to incorporate into practice to improve outcomes. The objective of the symposium was to develop practical advice for diabetes educators and other members of the diabetes care team regarding the reduction of diabetes-related risks. Optimal diabetes management requires patients to actively participate in their care, which occurs most effectively with a multidisciplinary team. Diabetes education is an integral part of this team approach because it not only helps the patient understand diabetes, its progression, and possible complications, but also provides guidance and encouragement to the patient to engage in proactive risk-reduction decisions for optimal health. A variety of tools are available to help the diabetes educator develop an individualized, patient-centered plan for risk reduction. More research is needed regarding intervention efficacy, best practices ...