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A call to action on prediabetes.

Joy Dugan¹, Alegria Cantillep, Kathryn Newberry

¹Joy Dugan is associate program director and associate professor in the joint master of physician assistant studies/master of public health program at Touro University in Vallejo, Calif. Alegria Cantillep is a student in Touro University's College of Osteopathic Medicine. At the time this article was written, Kathryn Newberry was a student in the joint PA/master's of public health program at Touro University. She now practices family medicine in Alaska. Jay Shubrook is a professor in Touro University's College of Osteopathic Medicine. The authors have disclosed no potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise.

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Effective screening and evidence-based interventions are crucial for combating the diabetes epidemic. Intensive lifestyle changes, medications, and surgery can prevent or delay type 2 diabetes.

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Area of Science:

Public Health
Endocrinology
Clinical Medicine

Background:

Diabetes and prediabetes represent a significant public health epidemic in the United States.
Early detection and management are critical to mitigate the impact of these conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

To review effective screening strategies for diabetes and prediabetes.
To outline evidence-based interventions for preventing and managing type 2 diabetes.
To guide clinicians in proactive patient care for diabetes prevention.

Main Methods:

Review of current literature on diabetes screening and interventions.
Analysis of studies on the efficacy of lifestyle modifications, pharmacotherapy, and bariatric surgery.
Synthesis of clinical recommendations for diabetes management.

Main Results:

Intensive lifestyle interventions have demonstrated effectiveness in reducing diabetes incidence.
Medications and weight loss surgery are viable options for diabetes prevention and delay.
Proactive clinical strategies are essential for patient management.

Conclusions:

Comprehensive screening and timely, evidence-based interventions are key to addressing the diabetes epidemic.
Clinicians play a vital role in guiding patients towards preventing or delaying type 2 diabetes.
A multi-faceted approach involving lifestyle, medication, and surgical options offers the best outcomes.