Intensive Case Management Of Diabetes

According to the Healthy People.gov (2016), diabetes case management strategies is recommended on the basis of strong evidence of effectiveness in improving glycemic control. Untreated or not well controlled diabetes increases health care costs exponentially. Case management has five essential features: identifying those affected; assessing the healthcare and needs; develop an individual care plan; putting the plan into action, and monitoring of results (Healthy People.gov, 2016). Intensive case management would focus on diet, exercise, compliance with medical appointments and medication compliance.
Diabetes case management involves appointing a professional case manager, who does not provide healthcare services directly, but who oversees