Diabetes: annual dietary review
Indicator
The percentage of patients with diabetes who have a record of a dietary review by a suitably competent professional in the preceding 15 months.
Indicator type
General practice indicator suitable for use in the Quality and Outcomes Framework.
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Rationale
Diabetes is a progressive long-term medical condition that is predominantly managed by the person with the diabetes and/or their carer as part of their daily life. Accordingly, understanding of diabetes, informed choice of management opportunities, and the acquisition of relevant skills for successful self-management play an important role in achieving optimal outcomes. Having a review by a competent professional gives the opportunity for dietary advice and support to help with self-management.
Source guidance
Type 1 diabetes in adults: diagnosis and management. NICE guideline NG17 (2015, updated 2022), recommendations 1.4.6 and 1.4.7
Type 2 diabetes in adults: management. NICE guideline NG28 (2015, updated 2022), recommendation 1.3.1
Specification
Numerator: The number of patients in the denominator who have a record of a dietary review by a suitably competent professional in the preceding 15 months.
Denominator: The number of patients on the diabetes register.
Calculation: Numerator divided by the denominator, multiplied by 100.
Exclusions: None.
Minimum population: The indicator would be appropriate to assess performance at individual general practice level.
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