The diabetes nurse specialist must possess many skills and be able to work in many settings with a variety of patients and with other profes sionals. This paper discusses the skills and knowledge required to deliver high-quality care to persons with diabetes mellitus and the kind of training that will best achieve this level of care. It is concluded that specialized professional training in diabetes management is necessary.
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