How much do persons with diabetes in a rural area of South India know about diabetes management? A step toward person-centered care

Introduction: The burden of diabetes mellitus is increasing worldwide, more so in developing countries. Optimal diabetes care depends on adherence to management protocol, which can be brought about by shared decision-making. Patient's knowledge on life-threatening complications and preventive s...

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Main Authors: Marie Gilbert Majella, Palanivel Chinnakali, Bijay Nanda Naik, Pruthu Thekkur, Bharath Nag, Gomathi Ramaswamy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2017-01-01
Series:Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care
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Online Access:http://www.jfmpc.com/article.asp?issn=2249-4863;year=2017;volume=6;issue=3;spage=605;epage=609;aulast=Majella