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The Care Quality Commission has launched their review exploring the quality of care for people with diabetes in England.  My diabetes, my care highlights that – while there are many examples of where diabetes care is working well – people are not always supported to self-manage their condition in a way that is suited to them as an individual.

The review discovered that people at high risk of developing Type 2 diabetes were not always identified early enough and supported to become healthier.  Some people also felt they were not receiving enough emotional support, including those with Type 2 diabetes, where the need for this kind of support might be more than expected.

Our findings also demonstrate that people who attend structured education courses feel this improves their ability & confidence to manage their diabetes.  But it was evident that the courses were not able to meet everyone’s needs.

CQC:  My diabetes, my care: diabetes care review launched

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My diabetes, my care: Community diabetes care review