British journal of community nursing
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Br J Community Nurs · Aug 2005
ReviewThe domino effect: obesity, type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
Rising levels of obesity in the UK are leading to corresponding increases in type 2 diabetes and threaten to jeopardize recent successes in combating cardiovascular disease. This article will discuss the key role district nurses have to play in breaking this continuum. ⋯ An overview of current regimens is provided. Effective monitoring of patients response to treatment will help diabetes specialists set and prioritize appropriate treatment goals.