An Evaluation of a Pharmacist-Led Diabetes Service in a Public Health Department Population

Objectives: Diabetes affects 29.1 million Americans. The relationship between poor health literacy, lower socioeconomic status, the psychosocial barriers related to diabetes is well established. With the association between glycemic control and diabetes complications, the importance of patient education/management to improve self-efficacy and glucose control is compelling. Several studies have demonstrated the impact of pharmacist-led diabetes education/management services in self-insured employer groups; however little has been published with patients facing access, income, and health literacy challenges. Study objective: To evaluate the impact of a pharmacist-led diabetes clinic in a public health department population.