Significant improvement in patient safety and reduction in adverse events. Hypoglycaemia can lead to loss of consciousness and coma. Usually patients have symptoms and are able to take preventative action before the hypoglycaemia results in unconsciousness. However, some people lose these warning symptoms and their hypoglycaemia awareness. Data from the DAFNE database reveal that DAFNE training provided in routine practice is associated with significant improvement in glycaemic control, reduction in the rate of severe hypoglycaemia (defined as hypoglycaemia requiring third-party assistance) and an improvement in self-reported hypoglycaemia awareness.
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