Traditional or centralized models of diabetes care: the multidisciplinary diabetes team approach
Bratcher, C.R.; Bello, E.
Journal of Family Practice 60(11 Suppl): S6-11
2011
ISSN/ISBN: 1533-7294 PMID: 22336928 Document Number: 651474
Specialized diabetes care (SDC) centers utilize a multidisciplinary diabetes team to provide patients with highly individualized care. Patients at SDC centers receive their integrated diabetes care in one place--the "one-stop" approach. The components of the SDC center model are: medical care; individualized diabetes education; nutrition; exercise and lifestyle coaching; counseling; monitoring of drug effects. This model results in improved patient outcomes and reduced overall costs.