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Challenges in diabetes management with particular reference to India.
Kavita Venkataraman1, A T Kannan, Viswanathan Mohan
1Department of Community Medicine, UCMS and GTB Hospital, Delhi, India.
International Journal of Diabetes in Developing Countries
|February 19, 2010
Summary
Diabetes management in India faces significant challenges, with many patients not meeting glycemic targets. Improving healthcare systems, patient education, and drug accessibility is crucial for effective diabetes care.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Endocrinology
- Health Systems Research
Background:
- Diabetes caused substantial mortality and morbidity in India in 2004.
- Current healthcare systems are inadequately equipped for effective diabetes management.
- A significant percentage of diabetic patients fail to achieve target glycemic control (HbA1c < 7%).
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify and highlight the constraints within the Indian health system for effective diabetes management.
- To emphasize the need for developing practical strategies to improve diabetes care.
- To advocate for enhanced support in manpower, diagnostics, and medication availability.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing studies on diabetes care in India.
- Analysis of health system limitations impacting diabetes management.
- Identification of barriers to treatment compliance.
Main Results:
- Suboptimal glycemic control (HbA1c < 7%) in 50-60% of patients.
- Low patient awareness and understanding of diabetes and its complications.
- Treatment challenges include cost, lifelong medication needs, and limited drug availability/affordability.
Conclusions:
- The Indian health system requires significant improvements to manage diabetes effectively.
- Strategies are needed to ensure timely and appropriate diabetes management.
- Enhanced availability of trained personnel, diagnostic facilities, and anti-diabetic drugs is essential.
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