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Community pharmacy type 2 diabetes risk assessment: demographics and risk results

Michael J. Twigg, David J. Wright, Tracey Thornley, Lisa Haynes

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    Abstract

    Objectives:
    To determine the demographics and risk results of patients accessing a community pharmacy diabetes risk assessment service.

    Method:
    Participating patients underwent an assessment using a validated questionnaire to determine their 10-year risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Patients were given appropriate lifestyle advice or referred to their general practitioner if necessary.

    Key findings:
    In total, 21 302 risk assessments were performed. Nearly one-third (29%) of 3427 risk assessments analysed yielded a result of moderate or high chance of developing the condition.

    Conclusions:
    Community pharmacies can identify a significant number of patients at risk of developing type 2 diabetes in the next 10 years. Further follow-up work needs to be done to determine the cost-effectiveness of such a service and the consequences of receiving a risk assessment.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)80-82
    Number of pages3
    JournalInternational Journal of Pharmacy Practice
    Volume23
    Issue number1
    Early online date22 Jul 2014
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - Feb 2015

    UN SDGs

    This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

    1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
      SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

    Keywords

    • community pharmacy
    • diabetes
    • diet
    • health promotion
    • risk assessment

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