Quantifying and understanding the roles of diabetes educators in Malaysian primary health clinics: a mixed-methods study

Key Points

• Diabetes educators significantly enhance the effectiveness of diabetes management in primary health clinics, leading to improved patient outcomes.
• Qualitative analysis involving interviews and surveys captured comprehensive insights from healthcare professionals in 10 clinics.
• The study emphasizes the need for structured roles and training programs for diabetes educators to optimize care delivery.
• Findings suggest a potential increase in diabetes education is key to managing the rising prevalence of diabetes in Malaysia.