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1Midwest Pediatric Specialists, P.A., Overland Park, Kansas, USA.
Abstract:
Diabetes is primarily a self-managed disease that requires patients to perform multiple daily tasks. However, adherence to treatment may be negatively impacted by each patient's individual physical abilities, emotional issues, and lifestyle circumstances, although the "one size fits all" was necessary due to limited treatment options. This article reviews milestones of diabetes care, provides the rationale for individualizing diabetes management, and presents a potential roadmap for utilizing current and future technologies to transition from reactive medicine to proactive disease management and prevention in the future under the umbrella of individualized care.
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