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Feasibility of the Diabetes Self-Management Coaching Program for Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes in Primary Care. [Diabetes and endocrine disease]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: The rampant rise in the prevalence of diabetes presents a public health burden and a challenge to the primary care setting. Diabetes Self-management Coaching is an emergent, client-centered, solution-focused approach to enhancing self-efficacy and self-care behavior.

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Important Outcomes for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: The Patients Perspective [Diabetes and endocrine disease]

Annals of Family Medicine

Although physicians identify treatment outcomes for patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus, patients’ perspective on outcomes important to them also need consideration in patient-centered diabetes care. Conclusion: Differences exist between patient and physicians in important outcomes in diabetes care.

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A pilot study of a virtual reality (VR)-based dietary education program in individuals at risk of or with type 2 diabetes [Education and training]

Annals of Family Medicine

Introduction The use of virtual reality (VR) in diabetes self-management education is an emerging research field. This pilot study aimed to evaluate the feasibility, user experience and educational impact of the VR program in people with pre-diabetes or type 2 diabetes.

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Diabetes related complications among Ethiopian Jews-Outcomes of a 10 years cohort study in Israel [Population health and epidemiology]

Annals of Family Medicine

The context: Immigrants, particularly those moving from lower to higher-income countries, often exhibit a heightened susceptibility to non-communicable diseases, such as Type 2 diabetes (T2D), which may manifest at an earlier age and present with different complications compared to the native population. 0.83, HR 0.70; 95% CI 0.65-0.76,

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What Is Nutrition Counseling and How it Can Help You Achieve Your Weight Management Goals

Dr. Michael Bazel

Yet, for many people, weight management feels like an uphill battle. Unlike one-size-fits-all diet plans, nutrition counseling focuses on your individual needs. It takes into account several key factors: Health conditions: Properly managing health concerns like diabetes, high blood pressure, or digestive disorders.

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Managing vs. Curing Diabetes: What Connecticut Residents Need to Know

Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

More than 38 million Americans live with diabetes, a chronic disease that can lead to serious complications if not properly managed. In type 2 diabetes, the most common type, the cells resist insulin, the hormone that helps your body use blood sugar for energy. In Connecticut, an estimated 312,000 adults — 10.8%

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10 Tips to Find the Best Diabetes Doctor for Type 2 Diabetes

Dr. Zaar

Managing Type 2 diabetes requires more than just medication—it demands a long-term partnership with a skilled healthcare provider who understands your individual needs. But how do you find the right diabetes specialist in a crowded healthcare landscape? Ask: How many Type 2 diabetes patients do they treat each month?