Diabetes Patient Counseling: The Pharmacist’s Role

Abstract

The position of a pharmacist has undergone significant transformation in the previous three decades. The focus of
pharmacists is shifting from products to patients at the moment. A pharmacist’s role in patient counseling involves
educating patients about their conditions, drugs, and lifestyle changes. It has been demonstrated to enhance
therapeutic results. Hyperglycemia is a hallmark of the metabolic illnesses known as diabetes mellitus, which
is also defined by abnormalities in protein, lipid, and carbohydrate metabolism. Chronic problems can result in
macrovascular, microvascular, and neuropathic illnesses. Self-management of diabetes and patient compliance
to the recommended medications and lifestyle changes are extremely important, and pharmacists can play a
significant role in counseling. The non-pharmacological and pharmaceutical measures should both be covered
in the counseling strategy. It is important to educate people about both acute and chronic consequences. There is
strong evidence that patient counseling offered by pharmacists increases treatment adherence and improves life
quality outcomes in diabetes.