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Changing the care pathway for Type 2 diabetes at the time of diagnosis: the role of the multidisciplinary team

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Conventionally, specialists become involved in the later stages of Type 2 diabetes mellitus, whereas evidence supports the role of time-limited specialist input at the start of treatment journey. The diagnosis… Click to show full abstract

Conventionally, specialists become involved in the later stages of Type 2 diabetes mellitus, whereas evidence supports the role of time-limited specialist input at the start of treatment journey. The diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes should be seen as a key opportunity for multidisciplinary teams to intensify therapy aimed at quickly correcting underlying metabolic dysfunction. Insulin resistance can precede diabetes for a decade, during which time β-cell dysfunction and higher cardiovascular risk have accrued. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Keywords: care pathway; diagnosis; time; type diabetes; role; changing care

Journal Title: Diabetic Medicine
Year Published: 2019

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