Adherence
Pharmacist-led interventions, including screening, counseling, and medication optimization, significantly improve glycemic control (HbA1c), therapy adherence, and early detection in patients with Type 2 Diabetes.
If you have Type 2 Diabetes, engage your local pharmacist. They can help you understand your medications, improve your adherence to diet and exercise plans, and screen for early signs of complications. This collaborative approach can lead to better blood sugar control and fewer complications.
Evidence from selected studies suggests that pharmacist-led care models may enhance and promote the early detection of T2D, improve therapy adherence, enhance glycemic control, and increase overall treatment efficiency.
Why this rating
The paper is a perspective/review citing multiple systematic reviews and guidelines, but lacks a single primary RCT with detailed effect sizes for the composite outcome.
Source
Empowering Pharmacists in Type 2 Diabetes Care: Opportunities for Prevention, Counseling, and Therapeutic Optimization
Sarah Uddin et al. · Journal of Clinical Medicine · 2025
DOI 10.3390/jcm14113822
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- Adherence to the DASH diet or the Plate Method leads to improved glycemic control, reduced HbA1c, and better blood pressure management in patients with Type 2 Diabetes.Good
- Regular physical activity, specifically 150 minutes per week of moderate-to-vigorous aerobic and resistance exercise, improves insulin sensitivity and glycemic control in Type 2 Diabetes patients.Good
- Addressing mental health issues, particularly depression and anxiety, through screening and intervention improves glycemic control in patients with Type 2 Diabetes.Good
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