title: Issues in diabetes education.
abstract: Issues in diabetes education are far-reaching. Professional preparation along with management issues and dilemmas are discussed in this article; they often precede the teaching/learning experience. In all instances, the diabetes educator must be a catalyst who continuously replenishes knowledge to those with diabetes. The gratification of facilitating independent living is a powerful motivation for those in this profession.
authors.affiliation: Diabetes Treatment and Research Center, St. Joseph Medical Center, Wichita, KS 67218.
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authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Hinnen
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D003406:Credentialing; D003920:Diabetes Mellitus / Q000191:economics / Q000451:nursing*; D006801:Humans; D010349:Patient Compliance; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000191:economics / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards; D012051:Reimbursement Mechanisms; D012648:Self Care; D013663:Teaching / Q000379:methods