Abstract

Individuals suffering diabetes mellitus should participate actively in educational interventions, focused on self-care, that is, caring for and taking care of it-self. These actions ought to include caregivers and family group, and should be given by health professionals trained in therapeutic education in diabetes. Objective: To review the different models of care in people with diabetes. Conclusion: In order to achieve effective and effective selfmanagement in the management of diabetes, it is imperative that all caregivers adopt the chronic care model, (MCC) in order to achieve the goals of metabolic control, adherence and quality of life. MCC appears to be a most effective option for offering high quality comprehensive care, based on evidence.

Keywords: Diabetes mellitus; Health care; Self-care; Self-management; Chronic care models; Education