Abstract
Despite recent Government initiatives to reduce rates, the prevalence of type 2 diabetes isexpected to continue rising to almost 10% of the population by 2035. Complications of type 2diabetes, such as cardiovascular disease (CVD), contribute to approximately 22 000 deathsannually in England, indicating a need for population health management through preventativehealthcare. The Making Every Contact Count (MECC) initiative recommends the building ofpreventative strategies into routine primary care appointments to reduce modifiable risk factorsassociated with both type 2 diabetes and CVD. This article explores the unique opportunitiesgeneral practice nurses have to promote primary and secondary prevention of CVD.
Publication Date
2025-09-01
Publication Title
Diabetes and Primary Care
Volume
26
Issue
4
ISSN
1466-8955
Acceptance Date
2024-07-17
Deposit Date
2025-08-18
Additional Links
https://diabetesonthenet.com/wp-content/uploads/129.-Clapham_MECC.pdf , https://diabetesonthenet.com/journals/diabetes-primary-care/
Keywords
Cardiovascular disease, making every contact count, service delivery, Type 2 diabetes, Risk factors
First Page
129
Last Page
132
Recommended Citation
Clapham, M. (2025) 'Challenges and opportunities in reducing risk of diabetes-related cardiovascular disease: Making Every Contact Count', Diabetes and Primary Care, 26(4), pp. 129-132. Retrieved from https://pearl.plymouth.ac.uk/nm-research/817
