Diabetes is a chronic condition that requires ongoing management and care, making primary care an essential component in the management of diabetes. Primary care physicians play a crucial role in the diagnosis, treatment, and long-term management of diabetes. They are often the first point of contact for individuals with diabetes and are responsible for monitoring blood sugar levels, prescribing medications, providing lifestyle counseling, and coordinating care with other healthcare professionals. Primary care physicians also play a vital role in preventing complications associated with diabetes by regularly screening for complications such as diabetic retinopathy, nephropathy, neuropathy, and cardiovascular diseases. They educate patients about self-management techniques, including healthy eating habits, regular exercise, blood sugar monitoring, medication adherence, and foot care. Primary care physicians collaborate with endocrinologists and other specialists to ensure comprehensive and coordinated care for individuals with complex or poorly controlled diabetes. By providing ongoing support and education to patients with diabetes, primary care physicians can help improve glycemic control, reduce the risk of complications, and enhance the overall quality of life for individuals living with this chronic condition.
Managing diabetes on an individual level, primary care also plays a significant role in addressing the broader public health impact of diabetes. Primary care physicians are involved in preventive measures such as screening individuals at risk for developing diabetes through blood glucose testing or assessing their risk factors such as obesity or family history. They promote healthy lifestyle modifications to prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes through weight management programs, dietary counseling, and physical activity recommendations. Primary care physicians also work closely with community health organizations to raise awareness about diabetes prevention and management through educational campaigns and community outreach programs.
Speaker lineup for this track will be announced soon.
Browse all speakers →Objectives: In Singapore, nurses in primary care have been titrating insulin doses through weekly telephone calls based on patients’ home glucose monitoring records. The primary aim of this study was…
Background : Use of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) improves glycemic control and is now standard of care in diabetes management. Due to recent changes in Medicare coverage requirements, a large…
Background Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) is a global epidemic which has looming implications for youth. The present study was undertaken (i) to assess and compare the knowledge and lifestyle…
Sessions are CPD-accredited; certificates issued to every registered delegate within two weeks of the conference.
Oral and poster slots for original Diabetes Primary Care work, reviewed by the scientific committee.
Meet nurse researchers, educators, and clinical leaders from around the world across three days.
Accepted abstracts appear in the indexed conference proceedings with a citable DOI.
Plenary lectures from leading voices shaping Diabetes Primary Care research and practice.
Attend in person in Singapore or join virtually — same programme, same certificate.
Oral and poster slots for your work — in person in Singapore or online. Not presenting? Attend as a delegate to learn from the field.
The Diabetes Primary Care track is a dedicated stream within Nursing 2027 covering the latest research, clinical innovation, and best practice in Diabetes Primary Care. It brings together researchers, educators, and practitioners for oral presentations, posters, and discussion.
Nurse researchers, advanced practice nurses, educators, doctoral students, and clinical leaders with an interest in Diabetes Primary Care are all welcome — whether presenting or attending.
Yes. Submit an abstract for oral or poster presentation. All submissions are peer-reviewed by the scientific committee; accepted abstracts appear in the indexed proceedings.
Yes. Nursing 2027 is a hybrid conference — attend the Diabetes Primary Care track in person in Singapore or join live online, with on-demand access afterward.
Singapore · March 15–17, 2027· Hybrid · in-person & virtual
Attend without presenting.
