Journal of Yeungnam Medical Science · 1 author, 1 centre
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This paper provides clinical guidelines for a holistic, patient-centered approach to diabetes care that integrates social determinants, emotional health, and communication. It emphasizes addressing contextual barriers and tailoring treatment to improve overall well-being.
The paper outlines clinical guidelines for a holistic approach to diabetes care, focusing on human and social factors. It emphasizes that diabetes management should address social determinants of health, such as health literacy, family support, and living conditions, alongside clinical factors. The guidelines recommend that clinicians use patient-centered communication, including open-ended questions and active listening, to elicit a patient's agenda, concerns, and fears. The text highlights the importance of recognizing diabetes distress, which is more common than depression and can worsen glycemic control, and advises tailoring glycemic goals to individual contexts like frailty and support systems.
