Comparing the Effect of Structured Care Versus Usual Care in Type 2 Diabetes Patients Across the Asia Pacific Region

"Patients are booked for reviews led by the doctor-nurse-HCA team every 2-4 months, preferably in a setting different from the busy clinics in order to facilitate group education and promote peer support.~Between each follow-up visit, the nurse or HCA will contact the patient by phone or email to remind them of the appointments (e.g. medical FU visit or laboratory tests), adhere to medications and healthy lifestyles, perform self glucose monitoring and provide psychosocial support, as appropriate."

Patients randomized to the DIAMOND group will receive usual care after the initial baseline comprehensive assessment (CA), with repeat CA at 12 and 24 months.