Compliance

Diabetes management improves when patients, doctors agree on treatment goals

Published in Obesity and Diabetes Week, December 1st, 2003

People with diabetes who agree with their physician's treatment goals and strategies are more likely to be successful at managing their condition, but few patients agree with their doctor's top three goals and strategies, researchers at the University of Michigan (U-M) Health System report.

"With chronic diseases, the bulk of treatment has to be carried out by patients, at home, between office visits," said lead author Michele Heisler, MD, MPA, a lecturer in the department of internal medicine at U-M Medical School. "And because there are many different things that have to be done - and many tough behavioral changes - patients are more likely to be successful if they...

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Source: Obesity and Diabetes Week (2003-12-01)

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