Over the past decade much has been learned about the relationship between good glycemic control and the alter ation or prevention of long-term renal and retinal complications of insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus. The challenge for diabetes health professionals is to translate knowledge into improved patient care. A model program, using a multidisciplinary team approach, is presented to show how the art of changing the outcome can be incorporated into each patient encounter through screening, education, and counseling.
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