Diabetes demo project puts pharmacists in DM driver's seat.
The American Pharmaceutical Association Foundation is implementing a pharmacist-driven DM program that aims to help diabetic participants bring their blood sugar under optimal control. In this model, pharmacists advise and coach patients about their disease on a regular basis, all the while keeping PCPs informed about their patients' progress. The program will begin as a pilot project with five employers, but developers hope early success will make the program attractive to many workplace settings.
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