The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association, 2003/08, 103(8 Suppl 5):S3-7. doi: 10.7556/jaoa.2003.20024, type of study: ,art,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

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article [2635]
comprehensive health care [1]
diabetes mellitus [31]
primary health care [58]

Abstract:

Early screening of patients at high risk for type 1 or type 2 diabetes mellitus is key to early diagnosis and comprehensive treatment. Because osteopathic physicians predominantly practice primary care, they are well positioned to serve a leadership role in the fight against the dual epidemics of obesity and diabetes. This overview provides some important and helpful practice “jewels“ to guide a primary care approach to screening, diagnosis, and treatment of diabetes.