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Title
3. Foundations of Care and Comprehensive Medical Evaluation.
Authors
American Diabetes Association
Abstract
The foundations of care include self-management education, nutrition, counseling, physical activity, smoking cessation, immunizations, psychosocial care, and medications (covered in other sections). The comprehensive medical evaluation includes the initial and ongoing evaluations, assessment of complications, management of comorbid conditions, and engagement of the patient throughout the process.