In the mid-1970s, advancements in diabetes care included home blood glucose monitoring and the emergence of diabetes specialist nurses. John Day, a consultant diabetologist, recognized the potential for empowered patients to improve their own outcomes with support from multidisciplinary teams. He organized diabetes education study group workshops in Ipswich where specialists discussed innovative concepts like patient empowerment and patient-focused care. Initially met with resistance, the workshops eventually gained traction among healthcare professionals, prompting a shift in attitudes and care delivery. Participants included senior doctors and nurses, as well as those in training and from primary care, who found the workshops transformative.
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John Day: diabetes specialist who seized on concept of patient education and helped establish a medical school in Mozambique
