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management of diabetesQuick Reference GuideMarch 2010 Updated November 2017ISBN 978 1 905813 59 9Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines NetworkGyle Square, 1 South Gyle Crescent Edinburgh EH12 management of diabetes Quick Reference Guide 1ISBN 978 1 905813 59 9First published March 2010 Reprinted October 2012 Updated November 2017Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network Gyle Square, 1 South Gyle Crescent Edinburgh EH12 mellitus is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in Scotland and worldwide, with an increasing prevalence. In 2009 there were around 228,000 people with diabetes in Scotland, an increase of from the preceding increase relates, in part, to the increasing age of the population, an increase in obesity and also perhaps increased survival of those with Quick Reference Guide provides a summary of the main recommendations in SIGN guideline 116; management of diabetes and SIGN guideline 154: pharmacological management of glycaemic control in people with type 2 diabetes.

glycaemic control in the short and medium term. A Advise all people who smoke to stop and offer support to help facilitate this to minimise cardiovascular and general health risks. Offer intensive management plus pharmacological therapies to people with diabetes who wish to stop smoking.

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