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Pragmatic Person-Centered Care for Diabetes in Myanmar: A Narrative Review and Expert Insights From an Advisory Board Meeting

Year: 2026
Type: review
Abstract: Diabetes causes considerable morbidity and mortality in Myanmar. A pragmatic person-centered care (PCC) approach offers a holistic and individualized strategy. This expert opinion paper explores perspectives from Myanmar and Indian experts on diabetes burden, the role of PCC, and the barriers to its implementation. An advisory board meeting in December 2024 included expert-led sessions. Patient, physician, healthcare system, and curriculum-related challenges in implementing PCC were identified. However, Myanmar's cultural strengths deeply rooted in Buddhist philosophy may support PCC adoption. Personalized pharmacotherapy was emphasized. Metformin remained a preferred initial agent, while sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors and glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists were favored for individuals with high cardio-renal risk, independent of metformin use.
Source: Cureus
DOI: 10.7759/cureus.116808
Authors: Tint Swe Latt, Than T Aye, Ko Ko, Khin Saw Than, Sanjay Kalra, Nitin Kapoor, Thein Myint, San S Win, Htet Htet Khin, Ni Ni Hlaing, Kyaw Thu Yaa, Maung Maung Thant, Kyar Nyo S Myint, Yar Pyae
Institutions: University of Medicine 2 Yangon, Bharti Hospital, Christian Medical College, Vellore, University Of Medicine 1 Yangon, Yangon General Hospital, University of Medicine Mandalay, University of Medicine Magway, North Okkalapa General Hospital
Language: English
Field: Medicine
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7214193668
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