Shared Decision Making and Diabetes Care

Summary

Shared decision making (SDM) is the process by which the patient and family, along with the care provider, reach an agreement about a plan of care and treatment. The American Diabetes Association (ADA) recommends using shared decision making to improve patient health outcomes and enhance health-related quality of life. Learn more about benefits, steps for patient engagement, implementation strategies, and potential barriers of SDM. Reviewed November 2023.