Community-based Nutritional Management for Secondary Prevention of Diabetic Macrovascular Diseases.

Author: Hye Jin LEE ¹ ; Jung Jeung LEE
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1. KHyDDI (Korea Hypertension Diabetes Daegu Initiative) Project, Education Center, Daegu, Korea.
Publication Type:Original Article
Keywords: Nutrition therapy; Diabetes mellitus; Education
MeSH: Diabetes Mellitus; Humans; Hypertension; Information Services; Korea; Life Style; Nutrition Therapy; Secondary Prevention; Specialization
From:Journal of Korean Diabetes 2013;14(1):36-41
CountryRepublic of Korea
Language:Korean
Abstract: Community health projects focusing on secondary prevention of diabetic macrovascular diseases have become increasingly common. In Daegu, Korea, a metropolitan hypertension diabetes management project has been developed in which community primary physicians refer clinic patients to education centers or clinical education teams for target education on lifestyle modification through technology-based information networks. Call centers provide information on lifestyle management and encourage continuous treatment through periodic calls and SMS. Integrative education is presented by doctors, dietitians, exercise specialists, and nurses. This project was developed in response to an educational need study of patients and educators. Patients participating in the program showed significant improvement in both self-efficiency and in clinical outcomes.