Singapore Med J 2013; 54(7): 361-363; http://dx.doi.org/10.11622/smedj.2013133
Diabetes care: some improvements, more challenges, some opportunities!
Tan HH, Sum CF
Correspondence: A/Prof Sum Chee Fang, sum.chee.fang.@alexandrahealth.com.sg
SUMMARY
Some 12 years ago, one of us contributed an editorial to the Journal.(1) In that editorial, several observations and some suggestions for improving diabetes care were made. Now, 12 years on, it is timely to take stock, reflect and reformulate. Have there been improvements in diabetes care? There are several. A few are highlighted here for discussion, together with some thoughts on further enhancements.
Singapore Med J 2013; 54(7): 361-363; http://dx.doi.org/10.11622/smedj.2013133
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