Diabetes: A Growing Problem

As our country grows older and more obese, the number of people living with diabetes is increasing dramatically. While this is occurring, the pool of available endocrinologists and diabetologists (specialists trained to manage diabetes) has remained stable. Currently, roughly 85% of people with diabetes are treated by primary care physicians in primary care settings. This issue was written with you, the primary care provider, in mind.
Source: Primary Care: Clinics in Office Practice - Category: Primary Care Authors: Tags: Preface Source Type: research