Abstract
Objectives The aim of this review was to explore the literature relating to the role of pharmacists as culturally directed diabetes educators in the Arabic-speaking community in Australia. Methods A systematic search was made of international peer-reviewed literature in PubMed, Medline, Cochrane Library and the grey literature according to the PRISMA systematic review guidelines. Key findings The search yielded 13 studies that met the inclusion criteria. Evidence of the effectiveness of pharmacists' role in the management and education of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus was abundant in the literature. Many studies examined pharmacists' management and education of diabetic patients in general, but not of Arabic-speaking patients specifically. Conclusion Future research examining the role of pharmacists as diabetes educators and the needs of Arabic-speaking diabetic patients is of importance to optimize health outcomes and minimize costs related to treatment and complications.
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