[National guidelines for the prevention and control of diabetes in primary care(2018)]

Abstract

The prevalence of diabetes in China was 10.4%, and the rates of awareness, treatment and glycemic control of diabetes in China were 38.6%, 35.6% and 33.0%, respectively. There are rigorous challenges existing in terms of diabetes prevention and glycemic control, especially in primary medical care. Under the guidance of National Health Commission of the People's Republic of China and Chinese Medical Association, National Office for Primary Diabetes Care has developed this guideline to improve the ability of primary health facilities and provide standardized basic public health and medical services thoughout the country. The guideline is applicable to healthcare providers in primary care for type 2 diabetic patients over 18 years of age. The main contents include basic requirements for management, workflow of health management, diagnosis, treatment, identification and management of diabetic acute complications and chronic complications, referral, and long-term follow-up.

Keywords: Diabetes mellitus, type 2; Prevention and treatment; Primary care.