How to set up and run a nurse led diabetes clinic in a resource poor country: Focus on South Sudan

Abstract

Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a long term condition which can result in a number of complications and requires support and monitoring by healthcare professionals. Setting up a nurse led diabetes clinic (NLDC) can be an effective and efficient way of delivering this care. This article suggests the resources needed to set this up.

Keywords

• Diabetes Mellitus
• Nurse-led Diabetes Clinic
• Education
• South Sudan.