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- Title
Working together is best way to reduce risks, manage diabetes.
- Authors
Bonvissuto, Kimberly; Ball, W. Lee
- Abstract
The article focuses on the importance of cooperation among pharmacists, podiatrists, optometrists and dental care (PPOD) professionals in the reduction of risks and management of diabetes. According to W. Lee Ball, an optometrist with Joslin Diabetes Center's William P. Beetham Eye Institute, a multidisciplinary team approach is needed in successful care of diabetes and complications prevention. He pointed out that the PPOD professions are the entry points for people with type 2 diabetes. Under the PPOD concept, these professionals are utilized to increase awareness of and access to quality care.
- Publication
Optometry Times, 2009, Vol 1, Issue 2, p1
- ISSN
0890-7080
- Publication type
Trade Publication