Diabetes self-management education and support for adults with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes mellitus: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

The number of adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) has been increasing worldwide. This number is estimated to exceed 600 million by 2040 [1, 2]. In many cases, T2DM progresses asymptomatically. Approximately half of those diagnosed with T2DM have developed one or more diabetes complications at the time of diagnosis [2].
Source: Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice - Category: Endocrinology Authors: Tags: Review Source Type: research