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[Decision Cycle for Patient-Centered Glycemic Management in Type 2 Diabetes]
Hui-Chun Hsu1, Yau-Jiunn Lee2, Ruey-Hsia Wang3
1PhD, RN, Deputy Director and Certified Diabetes Educator, Lee's Endocrinology Clinic, and Adjunct Assistant Professor, Department of Nursing, Fooyin University, Taiwan, ROC.
Abstract:
Effective glycemic control is crucial to achieving the ultimate goal of preventing complications and optimizing quality of life in patients with Type 2 diabetes. The American Diabetes Association and European Association for the Study of Diabetes recommend using the Decision Cycle for Patient-Centered Glycaemic Management as a model for caring for patients with Type 2 diabetes. This article describes the seven steps of this model. These steps are: (1) Assess key patient characteristics; (2) Consider specific factors that impact choice of treatment; (3) Shared decision-making to create a diabetes self-management education support plan; (4) Agree on a management plan; (5) Implement management plan; (6) Conduct regular monitoring and support; and (7) Review and agree on the management plan. Healthcare providers could apply these seven steps to help patients with Type 2 diabetes achieve optimal glycaemic management.
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