[Ambulatory medical services for patients with diabetes mellitus]

The article submits the results of the study of the organization and quality of care for diabetic patients, the dynamic observation of which at the out-patient establishments is provided by endocrinologists. The total structure of diabetic patients, the follow-up system, the dimensions of screening, the adequacy of treatment are analysed. It is demonstrated that the lack of continuity and interrelation between endocrinologists and district general practitioners in providing care to diabetic patients, the majority of whom have combined pathology, will result in inadequate provision of curative and preventive care to diabetic patients, according to the expert assessment.