GP-led service identifies 16,000 patients with pre-diabetes

Approximately 75% of people with pre-diabetes on the HSE National Diabetes Prevention Programme lost weight and 50% managed to bring their blood glucose levels back to within the normal range, according to data from pilot phases of HSE diabetes programmes.

 

There were significant improvements in outcomes for people with a new or existing diagnosis of type 2 diabetes on the HSE DISCOVER DIABETES programme, a free course, including management of blood glucose, body weight, body mass index and levels of diabetes distress associated with living with diabetes. One programme, for GPs, identified 16,000 patients with pre-diabetes.

 

The HSE delivers person-centred, integrated, accessible care to patients living with diabetes and other chronic diseases as close to home as possible.

 

The structured Chronic Disease Management (CDM) Programme, has had a positive impact for people with chronic diseases, including diabetes.