The Berlin Declaration: Inspiration for primary care

This paper describes the seminal Berlin Declaration, released in December 2016, and draws inspiration from it to ensure early prevention, early detection, and early control of diabetes, and provide early access to the right interventions for diabetes care. Discussion focuses on actions which primary care physicians can take in their individual practices to help achieve the goals laid down in Berlin Declaration. Collective efforts, involving simple, achievable and measurable interventions, will facilitate fulfillment of the Berlin Declaration's aims and objectives.