title: Diabetes care program addresses specific needs.
abstract: Experienced nurse peer educators are keys to program's success. Hospital-sponsored community program may be a model for others to follow. Program also benefits hospitals by reducing length of stay for diabetic patients.
mesh_terms: D002140:California; D003920:Diabetes Mellitus / Q000628:therapy*; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D019982:Organizational Case Studies; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D016730:Program Development