Managing diabetes in low- and middle-income countries

Tool description

Using conceptual and theoretical frameworks such as the Hierarchy of Need, this guide presents an overall approach for countries developing their type 1 diabetes services within their health system. This step-by-step approach aims to assist countries on where to begin and highlights the different elements they should address to build a positive environment for the type 1 diabetes management.

This model presents a step by step approach to building a positive environment for type 1 diabetes management by focusing on meeting the key needs of individuals.

 

Using this Tool

Policymakers and advocates looking to create or improve diabetes services in LMICs.

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