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This paper describes the seminal Berlin Declaration, released in December 2016, and draws inspiration from it to ensure early prevention, early detection, and early control of diabetes, and provide early access to the right interventions for diabetes care. Discussion focuses on actions which primary care physicians can take in their individual practices to help achieve the goals laid down in Berlin Declaration. Collective efforts, involving simple, achievable and measurable interventions, will facilitate fulfillment of the Berlin Declaration's aims and objectives.
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Diabetes Mellitus Tipo 2 , Atención Primaria de Salud , Diabetes Mellitus Tipo 2/diagnóstico , Diabetes Mellitus Tipo 2/prevención & control , Diabetes Mellitus Tipo 2/terapia , Diagnóstico Precoz , HumanosRESUMEN
Southeast Asia faces a diabetes epidemic, which has created significant challenges for health care. The unique Asian diabetes phenotype, coupled with peculiar lifestyle, diet, and healthcare-seeking behavior, makes it imperative to develop clinical pathways and guidelines which address local needs and requirements. From an insulin-centric viewpoint, the preparations prescribed in such pathways should be effective, safe, well tolerated, nonintrusive, and suitable for the use in multiple clinical situations including initiation and intensification. This brief communication describes the utility of premixed or dual action insulin in such clinical pathways and guidelines.
