Improving Diabetes Care in Underserved Patients through a “Learning Your ABCs” Education and Screening Program

Abstract

Pharmacists are accessible health care professionals and can provide diabetes education and counseling tounderserved patients. Knowledge of hemoglobin A1C, blood pressure and cholesterol (ABC) implications andtreatment targets may improve diabetes self-management. This article describes ABC education in a communitypharmacy with a large uninsured and underinsured patient population.

Authors:

Dahal A, McAdam-Marx C, Stout B, and McWhorter LS

Journal/Publisher:

Journal of Pharmaceutical Health Care and Sciences

Edition:

Jun 2015.

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Citation:

Dahal A, McAdam-Marx C, Stout B, and McWhorter LS. Improving Diabetes Care In Underserved Patients Through A “Learning Your ABCs” Education And Screening Program. Journal of Pharmaceutical Health Care and Sciences. Jun 2015