Impact of intervention for self-management and glycemic control of patients with type 2 diabetes in community pharmacy setting

This study aimed to examine the impact of the Japanese version of the PHOND study technique delivered across five communities by community pharmacists for type 2 diabetes patients who are offered general diabetes treatment. The primary endpoints were changes in diabetes-related laboratory parameters such as haemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) levels and rates of health activity achievement. Sixty-four patients with type 2 diabetes were followed up for six months. HbA1c levels were lower at follow-up than at baseline in the group with baseline HbA1c 7.0% ≤ (7.5%±0.5 vs. 7.3%±0.5). Healthy activity engagement rates were higher at follow-up than at baseline (63.8point ±29.1 vs. 78.3point ±15.9). The PHOND study technique, which involves a collaboration between pharmacists and registered dietitians, may help provide access to care and promote self-management among patients with type 2 diabetes.