Effect of Dental Follow-Up on Dental Consultation and Checkup Rates for Patients With Diabetes: A Multicenter Before-After Study.

Background Patients with diabetes have an increased risk of developing periodontal diseases. Periodontal treatment also improves glycemic control. Therefore, regular dental consultations and checkups are important.

Pharmacists' Adherence Support System FollowNavi for Patients with Type 2 Diabetes.

In Japan, the Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Act was amended in December 2019 and now requires pharmacists to follow-up patients continuously during treatment to ensure proper use of medicines. According to some reports on patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), follow-up by doctors is effective for improving treatment. Enhanced face-to-face medication counseling by pharmacists leads to good glycemic control in patients with diabetes.