Research Article: Effects of Telephone-Based Brief Motivational Interviewing on Self-Management, Medication Adherence, and Glycemic Control in Patients with Uncontrolled Type Diabetes Mellitus in a Rural Community in Thailand
Introduction:
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is now the ninth-leading cause of death worldwide and causes more than million deaths per year. The global prevalence of type DM (TDM) is estimated to increase from , cases per , in to , cases per , by . This substantial increase in the burden of TDM constitutes a major global public health problem, because poor glycemic control can lead to target organ damage, including to the heart, blood vessels, eyes, kidneys, and peripheral nerves; increase the risk of serious complications; and…
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