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J Am Osteopath Assoc · Aug 2003
ReviewA primary care approach to comprehensive care of patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus.
- Royce K Keilers.
- Austin/Travis County Health and Human Services Medical Assistance Program, USA. ekeilers@cvtv.net
- J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2003 Aug 1;103(8 Suppl 5):S3-7.
AbstractEarly 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.
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