The Berlin Declaration: Inspiration for Primary Care.

Sanjay Kalra; Ashok Kumar Das; Cecilia JImeno; Wannee Nitiyanan; Goh Su Yen; Truong Le

Author(s)

Sanjay Kalra Department of Endocrinology, Bharti Hospital, Karnal, India

Ashok Kumar Das Department of Endocrinology, Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences, Pondicherry, India

Cecilia JImeno Department of Medicine, University of the Philippines College of Medicine, Manila,Philippine

Wannee Nitiyanan Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Thailand

Goh Su Yen Singapore General Hospital,Singapore

Truong Le Van, Vietnam

Abstract

This paper describes the seminal Berlin Declaration, released in December 2016, and draws inspiration from it to ensure early prevention, early detection, and early control of diabetes, and provide early access to the right interventions for diabetes care. Discussion focuses on actions which primary care physicians can take in their individual practices to help achieve the goals laid down in Berlin Declaration. Collective efforts, involving simple, achievable and measurable interventions, will facilitate fulfillment of the Berlin Declaration's aims and objectives.

Publication Details

Page(s) 1949-1950

DOI DOI not available

Published Journal: Journal of Pakistan Medical Association, Volume: 67, Issue: 12, Year: 2017

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Keywords

Primary care diabetes, Type 2 diabetes, Prevention of diabetes

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