Meeting the targets: managing type 2 diabetes

Abstract

Diabetes is an progressive condition that requires aggressive treatment. The nGMS contract has helped in the management of diabetes by creating greater flexibility for GPs, and represents an unprecedented level of investment in primary care which provides benefits to primary healthcare professionals, the NHS and, more importantly, patients. Achieving nGMS targets can lead to a reduction in microvascular and macrovascular complications as the framework recognises the importance of minimising these risks.