Comprehensive Diabetes Management Team: Expertise in Nursing, Family Medicine, Pharmacy, and Laboratory Services

Abstract

Diabetes mellitus is a serious health issue that is spreading quickly throughout the world. Type 2 diabetes mellitus is difficult to control; patients must make significant efforts to take care of themselves as well as receive ongoing medical attention from medical specialists. When managing patients with diabetes, it is best to use a cooperative, integrated team approach where pharmacists can play a key role. It has been demonstrated that pharmacist-led care initiatives assist diabetic patients in reaching their treatment objectives and enhancing their results. Therefore, the purpose of this narrative review is to discuss and provide an overview of the efficacy of pharmacist interventions in the treatment of patients with diabetes. The analysis includes all randomized controlled trials that assessed the effectiveness of pharmacist-based therapies for diabetic patients compared to standard care.Among the secondary outcomes were blood glucose level, blood pressure (BP), lipid profile, body mass index (BMI), 10-year coronary heart disease (CHD) risk, medication adherence, health-related quality of life (HRQOL), and economic outcomes. The primary outcomes were both short-term and long-term measurements like glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c). Education about diabetes and its consequences, medication adherence, lifestyle, and self-management skills were all part of pharmacist-led self-management programs. Very few studies even looked at what patients needed from a customized strategy. A statistically significant improvement in HbA1C, blood pressure, lipid profile, health-related quality of life, and CHD risk was observed in those who got the pharmacist's care. These findings highlight the significance that pharmacists provide to patient care. To manage diabetes patients in a variety of settings around the globe, this study thus advocates the participation of pharmacists as members of healthcare teams.