| Journal Call no. | R644.H63J573 |
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| Article Title | A statement for health care professionals on type 2 diabetes mellitus in Hong Kong / Diabetes Division, Hong Kong Society for Endocrinology, Metabolism, and Reproduction. |
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| Is Part Of | Hong Kong medical journal ; v.6, no.1, Mar 2000, p.105-107, illus. |
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| Abstract | The article aimes to issue a statement for health care professionals on type 2 diabetes mellitus in Hong Kong. The Diabetes Division was established under the auspices of the Hong Kong Society for Endocrinology, Metabolism, and Reproduction. The Division consists of medical and paediatric specialists, as well as health educators, including nurses, podiatrists, and dietitians who have a particular interest in diabetes. The statement was based on evidence from the available scientific literature on diabetes management from Hong Kong and overseas. The draft statement was prepared on 16 February 2000 by a working group of diabetologists working in the public and private sectors. It was presented to the Council of the Diabetes Division on 7 March 2000 and approved by the Council of the Hong Kong Society for Endocrinology, Metabolism, and Reproduction on 11 March 2000. Type 2 diabetes mellitus affects people of all ages and is a massive public health problem. The criteria used to diagnose diabetes mellitus have recently been revised. Physicians require increased vigilance to screen for glucose intolerance in individuals who have risk factors for type 2 diabetes mellitus. |
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