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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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Adoption, implementation, and impact of a Diabetes Navigator program based in primary care [Diabetes and endocrine disease]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: Patients with diabetes who receive structured and integrated care have better control and outcomes; however, care may shift between multiple settings making coordination challenging. Early indications suggest potential A1c improvement with the Diabetes Navigator program.

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Addressing diabetes management in the context of social needs: a qualitative study of primary care providers [Diabetes and endocrine disease]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: Diabetes management (DM) for patients with Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) can be hindered by non-medical, health-related social needs. Objective: To describe how primary care clinics have considered social needs in DM, and identify opportunities to support primary care clinics.

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Proactive Wellness: The Lifesaving Benefits of Regular Check-ups 

East Cary Family Physicians

Early Detection of Health Issues: One of the primary benefits of regular health check-ups is early detection. Many health conditions, such as hypertension, diabetes, and certain cancers, can develop with little to no noticeable symptoms in their initial stages.

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Factors Associated with Accumulating Diabetes Complications in a Medicare Advantage Cohort to Inform a Prediction Tool [Diabetes and endocrine disease]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: Complications contribute to significant type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) morbidity. While preventable, many fail to receive timely treatment in primary care, leading the most vulnerable to accumulate complications. Results: We included 49,843 individuals in model 1.

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Anatomy of a Healthy Plate- Guest Blogger Rebecca Gray

New South Family Medicine and MedSpa

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Navigating Insulin Initiation in Type 2 Diabetes: Unraveling the Sociodemographic and Biological Dynamics [Diabetes and endocrine disease]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: Treatment strategy for type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM) often involves stepwise medication intensification, including the consideration of insulin therapy. The decision to initiate insulin is a critical aspect of diabetes management and is influenced by various patient-specific factors.

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