Cost-effectiveness of diabetes education

J Am Diet Assoc. 2008 Apr;108(4 Suppl 1):S6-11. doi: 10.1016/j.jada.2008.01.019.

Abstract

Diabetes cost the United States an estimated $132 billion in 2002 as a result of medical costs and lost productivity. Because of these overwhelming numbers, the cost-efficacy of preventing and treating diabetes, and the cost-effectiveness of diabetes self-management training and medical nutrition therapy to treat diabetes are receiving increased attention. This article reviews the published research concerning the cost-effectiveness of diabetes education.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Cost-Benefit Analysis
  • Diabetes Complications / economics
  • Diabetes Complications / prevention & control*
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / economics
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / prevention & control*
  • Health Care Costs*
  • Humans
  • Nutrition Therapy / economics
  • Nutritional Sciences / economics
  • Nutritional Sciences / education*
  • Obesity / complications
  • Obesity / prevention & control
  • Patient Education as Topic / economics*
  • Patient Education as Topic / organization & administration
  • United States