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

Abstract 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.