Delivery
No particular delivery strategy results in superior outcomes in people with type 2 diabetes. A combination of didactic and interactive teaching methods, as well as group and individual sessions, appears to be most effective.
The programme should be delivered by trained individuals who have an understanding of educational theory appropriate to the age and needs of the learners, and who are trained and competent to deliver the principles and content of the programme.
A team approach including paid lay coaches or mentors, where possible, could be complementary.
Community champions can be pivotal to the success of diabetes self-management education and support in ethnic communities, and therefore should be encouraged and funded to participate where possible.
Funding
Appropriate funding must be allocated to provide for coordination, implementation and evaluation over the long term. Funding must also provide for initial and ongoing education for facilitators at all levels, as well as opportunities for feedback on performance and collegial support.
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