Guideline Objectives
scope & purpose
Comprehensive Guidance
For managing type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes, plus prediabetes.Evidence-Based
Built on the latest scientific research and clinical trials.Diagnosis and Treatment
Offers strategies for both youth and adults.Prevention Focus
Aims to prevent or delay type 2 diabetes and associated comorbidities like CVD and obesity.Minimizing Complications
Addresses approaches to reduce complications and improve health outcomesFor Health Care Professionals
Ensures providers, especially in primary care, deliver optimal diabetes care.objectives that support the scope & purpose
Updates Standards Annually
at a minimumInclude Multidisciplinary Expert Input
- Endocrinologists
- Primary care physicians
- Diabetes educators
- Nurses
- Dietitians
- Pharmacists
- Other specialists
Involve Community Feedback
Demographics
designed to cover a broad population spectrum
Major Populations Involved
- Adults with type 1 diabetes
- Adults with type 2 diabetes
- Special populations (e.g., pregnant women, older adults, children with diabetes)
Comprehensive Coverage
- Various aspects of diabetes management
- Aimed at improving outcomes across diverse groups
Specific Patient Considerations
- Established/high risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, heart failure, chronic kidney disease
- Weight management needs
- Severe hyperglycemia or symptoms of catabolism necessitating early insulin therapy