Journal of Developing Drugs
Open Access

Diabetes mellitus revisited: A narrative review

Joint International Conference and Expo on Industrial Pharmacy & 5th Global Pharmacovigilance Summit

April 28-29, 2016 Dubai, UAE

Sami Saqf el Hait and Iman A Basheti

Baxter Company Limited, Saudi Arabia
University of Sydney

Posters & Accepted Abstracts: J Develop Drugs

Abstract :

Aim: To explore the management of diabetes from a pharmacy perspective and engaging patients in self-management. Methods: A search was made of international peer-reviewed literature in PubMed, Medline, Cochrane Library and the grey literature. This document provides a review of a relevant literature including a general overview of diabetes mellitus, therapeutic goals, pharmacologic and lifestyle treatment. The epidemiology of diabetes was explored, and an overview of new approaches for treatment and management of diabetes mellitus collated. Results: The search yielded studies and information that met the inclusion criteria. Pharmacological and lifestyle management, diabetes education and knowledge, and the prevalence of diabetes were also documented. Conclusion: Research examining the role of healthcare providers as diabetes educators and exploring the needs of patients with diabetes is of importance to optimize health outcomes and minimize costs related to treatment and complications.

Biography :

Email: ssaqfelhait@hotmail.com