Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Shofi Hesfianto

doi:10.22146/rpcpe.33890

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

https://doi.org/10.22146/rpcpe.33890

Shofi Hesfianto^(1*)

(1) Puskesmas Playen II (Community and Primary Health Care Center); Gunungkidul; Yogyakarta; Indonesia
(*) Corresponding Author

Abstract

.......A patient who was first diagnosed with a chronic disease often does not fully understand the meaning or significanceof the chronic disease with which his/ her body suffers, against the risk of future complications if the disease is not well-controlled. On the other hand, in this reported case, the patient’s expectation was that her chronic disease, the T2DM, can be cured. Therefore, a shared understanding between health care providers and patient is likely the key to commencing the course of managing any chronic disease in a patient effectively.......

Keywords

diabetes mellitus type 2

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.22146/rpcpe.33890