Adherence
Extending the duration of initial diabetes diagnosis consultations (specifically >40 minutes) significantly improves patient recall of treatment topics and reduces anxiety regarding disease management compared to standard short consultations.
If you have been recently diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes, do not accept a very short initial appointment. Ask for more time or a follow-up specifically dedicated to understanding your treatment. The paper shows that spending over 40 minutes at diagnosis, especially with a specialist, significantly improves your ability to remember and follow your treatment plan, reducing fear and improving outcomes. Do not let the doctor rush you; your understanding is the key to preventing complications.
The longer duration of initial consultation was associated with fewer people with diabetes having difficulty in understanding the topics discussed. ... People with diabetes in Brazil had similar perception about their initial consultation, with 72% recalling longer than 20 min and 36% longer than 30 min. ... The longer duration of initial consultation was associated with fewer people with diabetes having difficulty in understanding the topics discussed.
Why this rating
Based on a cross-sectional survey comparing perceptions and recall, not a randomized controlled trial of consultation length.
Source
Understanding the barriers and improving care in type 2 diabetes: Brazilian perspective in time to do more in diabetes
Sérgio Vencio et al. · Diabetology & Metabolic Syndrome · 2017
DOI 10.1186/s13098-017-0244-y
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