Building Competency in Diabetes Education THE ESSENTIALS

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develop self-care behaviours. It is recognized that a collaborative patient-provider approach with the application of problem solving skills is an essential component in this process (2,12). Self-management support: A range of activities offered by organizations, communities and providers that support self-management behaviours across the lifespan and are not necessarily specific to educational processes. These may include behavioural, educational, psychosocial and/or clinical strategies (2,10-13). Self-management training: Teaching the skills necessary to manage diabetes.