
Chronic disease focus
Dec. 15, 2015New cases of diabetes are declining in the US, CDC reports
Experts caution that this good news may not be as straightforward as it seems. The nation has a long way to go to manage this epidemic, they say.
Experts caution that this good news may not be as straightforward as it seems. The nation has a long way to go to manage this epidemic, they say.
To manage diabetes, it’s essential to partner with your physician and seek out support, patients say.
When treating patients with type 2 diabetes, deploy compassion, collaboration and touch, DOs suggest.
When combined with a team-based care model, osteopathic medicine can improve the treatment of patient with diabetes, the JAOA reports.
“The distinction between type 1 and type 2 is very much blurring, which is across-the-board confusing to physicians and patients,” DO says.