Impact of Diabetes Educator on Diabetes Management: Findings from Diabetes Educator Assisted Management Study of Diabetes

The aim of the study was to determine the efficacy of a diabetes educator-assisted management study of diabetes in low and middle-income countries (Pakistan). A randomized controlled trial was carried out on 150 patients, who received diabetes care from an endocrinologist. Diabetes educators followed a stepwise approach: setting priorities for patient care, assessing patients' specific educational needs, developing of individualized diet plan, benefits of self-monitoring blood glucose, addre