A review of current models for initiating injectable therapy for people with type 2 diabetes in primary care.

Abstract

To systematically identify and describe models of injectable therapy initiation for people with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in primary care. Eight electronic databases and the grey literature were searched. Studies examining models of injectable therapy initiation for adults with T2DM in primary care settings were included. Successful models included: 1) Nurse-led one-to-one approach; 2) Nurse-led group sessions; and 3) Providing education to GPs and nurses. Few robust studies were found. Studied models were mainly in general practices, with limited evidence documented about starting people with T2DM on an injectable in the home setting.