Disease Management Programs for Type 2 Diabetes in Germany

Implementing disease management programs for type 2 diabetes in Germany.

Results Since the national implementation of DMPs in Germany, the most dramatic growth in patient enrollment occurred during the first year with a doubling every three months until the 1 million mark was reached in July 2004. Since then the enrollment has shown a slower but steady growth rate, with 1.76 million patients with type 2 diabetes currently enrolled. About 75 percent of primary care p...

Disease management programs for patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in Germany: a longitudinal population-based descriptive study

BACKGROUND The primary aim of the disease management program (DMP) for patients with diabetes mellitus type 2 is to improve the quality of health care and the treatment process. 12 years after its introduction in Germany, there is still no consensus as to whether DMP has been effective in reaching these goals. METHODS A retrospective longitudinal population-based study between 2004 and 2015 w...

Predictors of Diabetes Self-Management Behaviors in Type 2 Diabetes Patients

Objective: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a chronic condition that requires consistent medical care to help control glycemic indices. Diabetes self-management is found to be essential for optimal glycemic control. This study aimed to investigate the predictors of diabetes self-management in adult with T2DM. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted. A purposive sample of...

Pharmacogenomic approach in type 2 diabetes treatment

Introduction: Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is chronic health caused by the interaction between genetic and environmental factors that results in high blood glucose. The evidence-based guidelines for diabetes management are mainly based on lifestyle changes, control of risk factors, and the management of blood glucose levels. Although numerous antidiabetic agents have been developed over time, T2D trea...

Improving Type 2 Diabetes Therapy Adherence and Persistence in Germany