Volume : 12, Issue : 06, June – 2025
Title:
ROLE OF PRIMARY CARE PROVIDERS IN DIABETES EDUCATION AND LIFESTYLE COUNSELING IN SAUDI ARABIA: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW
Authors :
Mohammed albarqi , Ismail Khalid Khan, Abdulaziz Salman Almuaythir,Luluh Ibrahim Alhamar, Farah Ahmed Bo Amer, Zainab Radhi alsuroj, Zahra Ali Alhussain
Abstract :
Abstract:
Diabetes mellitus represents a growing health burden in Saudi Arabia, with a rising prevalence of type 2 diabetes that requires comprehensive management strategies. Primary care providers (PCPs) play a pivotal role in diabetes education and lifestyle counseling, critical components in improving glycemic control and preventing complications. This systematic review synthesizes evidence on the involvement, effectiveness, and challenges faced by PCPs in delivering diabetes education and lifestyle interventions in Saudi Arabia. A systematic search of PubMed, Scopus, and regional databases was performed, identifying 28 studies published between 2010 and 2025. The findings reveal that while PCPs are the frontline in diabetes care, multiple barriers such as limited training, time constraints, and resource shortages hamper effective education delivery. Interventions involving structured diabetes education programs and culturally tailored lifestyle counseling show promise in improving patient outcomes. Recommendations include enhancing PCP training, integrating multidisciplinary teams, and adopting technology-enabled education models.
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Please cite this article in press Mohammed albarqi et al., Role Of Primary Care Providers In Diabetes Education And Lifestyle Counseling In Saudi Arabia: A Systematic Review., Indo Am. J. P. Sci, 2025; 12(07).
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