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    • Diabetes management for patients in rural Pakistan: initial findings

      This research brief describes methods and findings from our study to deliver quality cardiovascular disease and diabetes care in rural healthcare facilities in Pakistan. The intervention includes screening overweight adults; standardised diagnosis; lifestyle education about diet, exercise and quitting smoking; standardised drug treatment for diabetes, hypertension and hyperlipidaemia; and active follow-up of patients.

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