title: How much should we tell them? Patient education for people with diabetes.
abstract: Patient education assumes that by giving people with diabetes information about their condition, they will take steps to prevent potential complications. Not all clients, however, are willing to follow advice or are prepared to make short-term sacrifices for long-term gains. Informing clients about the potential for complications, however, enables them to share responsibility for the outcome.
authors: J
authors: J
authors: Perkins
mesh_terms: D003920:Diabetes Mellitus / Q000378:metabolism* / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D010353:Patient Education as Topic