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Diabetes

 

Implementing a Diabetes Management Program into a Community Pharmacy


Preventing the Progression of Pre-Diabetes

Diabetes affects 20.8 million people in America, and 6.2 million of those affected are unaware. Even more startling is the number of people with pre-diabetes—54 million people have blood glucose levels in this range, and these patients are the ones who are not frequently recognized as needing medical attention or lifestyle changes. The inconsistency in which these patients are coached provides an excellent opportunity for pharmacists, such as Jennifer Musick, to offer innovative services to their patients.