ABSTRACT

Diabetes is becoming a major public health problem at global level. It is prominent both in developing and developed nations. The asymptomatic and progressive nature of the disease it a silent threat. The macro and micro vascular complaints makes the aetiology complicated and treatment mandatory which is usually chronic and costly. The tests for diagnosis is usually assessment of blood sugar levels or OGTT which both are costly. So to enhance the screening apart from tests certain screening tools like Diabetes Knowledge Questionnaire (DKQ), IDRS, PSS etc. tools have been developed which are reviewed in an integrated manner in this article. The aim is not only to screen diabetes but to access the comorbid conditions also though use of tools or scales in an integrative manner to figure out not only disease but also the other etiological factors so that the actual clinical condition of patient could be accessed and based on the condition a rational and appropriate pharmaceutical care plan for patient could be framed and implemented. Further this integrated strategy could be implemented in other chronic diseases also. Keywords: Diabetes, Metabolic Disturbances, Obesity, Physical Activity, Poor Nutrition
Publication date: 01/03/2026

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2026/15.3.9981