Importance of Structured Diabetes Education
Diabetes education is an essential part of diabetes management and has to be offered to all people with diabetes in low resource countries. It results in improved diabetes care, reduced hospitalizations, and is cost-effective in the long term. Standardize
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Managing Diabetes in Low Income Countries
Ivica Smokovski
Managing Diabetes in Low Income Countries Providing Sustainable Diabetes Care with Limited Resources
Ivica Smokovski Faculty of Medical Sciences University Goce Delcev Shtip North Macedonia
University Clinic of Endocrinology Diabetes and Metabolic Disorders Skopje North Macedonia
ISBN 978-3-030-51468-6 ISBN 978-3-030-51469-3 (eBook) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-51469-3 © Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2021 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors, and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, expressed or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. This Springer imprint is published by the registered company Springer Nature Switzerland AG The registered company address is: Gewerbestrasse 11, 6330 Cham, Switzerland
Preface
We are already feeling the first impact of diabetes tsunami, and it is quite obvious that the coming waves are only going to get bigger. It is felt in the most developed countries and healthcare systems, and even they have a challenge managing the burden of diabetes, its complications, and the pressure on resources. But the impact is felt much stronger in the developing countries that already have difficulties in coping with the current healthcare issues and are definitely not prepared for the huge diabetes shock waves that are coming. And it is in developing countries where almost 80% of the people with diabetes are living, which only makes the problem even more complex. The title of the book is Managing Diabetes in Low-Income Countries—Providing Sustainable Diabetes Care with Limited Resources. However, the term low-income countries, as used in the title and throughout the book, goes beyond the standard World Bank criteria of categorizing the countries. Please note while reading this book that low-income countries refer to the lower resource, developing countries, including both middle-income and low-income countries as defined by various authorities.
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