Editorial Note
Richard Parker
Abstract
The rapidly world-wide growing recurrence of diabetes, and the failure to achieve satisfactory glycemic control and prevention of secondary complications indicate an urgent need for a different approach toward diabetes management. So many patients reported more frustrated with their lack of progress in their treatment. Patients were also more likely to say they will do more than their doctors and medications believed they would to better to manage diabetes. Identifying priorities and setting clear goals and timelines for achieving glycemic control could provide an opportunity to address these differences and reduce patients’ frustration.