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  "abstract": "Diabetes causes considerable morbidity and mortality in Myanmar. A pragmatic person-centered care (PCC) approach offers a holistic and individualized strategy. This expert opinion paper explores perspectives from Myanmar and Indian experts on diabetes burden, the role of PCC, and the barriers to its implementation. An advisory board meeting in December 2024 included expert-led sessions. Patient, physician, healthcare system, and curriculum-related challenges in implementing PCC were identified. However, Myanmar's cultural strengths deeply rooted in Buddhist philosophy may support PCC adoption. Personalized pharmacotherapy was emphasized. Metformin remained a preferred initial agent, while sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors and glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists were favored for individuals with high cardio-renal risk, independent of metformin use.",
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  "affiliations": [
    "Endocrinology, Myanmar Diabetes Association, Yangon, MMR.",
    "Diabetes and Endocrinology, Grand Hantha International Hospital, University of Medicine 2, Yangon, Yangon, MMR.",
    "Endocrinology, University of Medicine 2, Yangon, Yangon, MMR.",
    "Endocrinology, Grand Hantha International Hospital, Yangon, MMR.",
    "Endocrinology, Bharti Hospital, Karnal, IND.",
    "Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Christian Medical College and Hospital, Vellore, Vellore, IND.",
    "Medicine, University of Medicine 1, Yangon, Yangon, MMR.",
    "Medical Unit 1, Yangon General Hospital, Yangon, MMR.",
    "Diabetes and Endocrinology, Yangon General Hospital, University of Medicine, Mandalay, Mandalay, MMR.",
    "Diabetes and Endocrinology, University of Medicine, Mandalay, Mandalay, MMR.",
    "Endocrinology, University of Medicine, Magway, Magway, MMR.",
    "Endocrinology and Medicine, Thingangyun General Hospital, University of Medicine 2, Yangon, MMR.",
    "Diabetes and Endocrinology, North Oakkalapa General Hospital, University of Medicine 2, Yangon, MMR."
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  "author_total": 14,
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      "name": "Tint Swe Latt"
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      "name": "Kyar Nyo S Myint"
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  "doi": "10.7759/cureus.116808",
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  "pdf_url": "https://europepmc.org/articles/PMC13694903?pdf=render",
  "pmcid": "PMC13694903",
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  "published": "2026-09-23",
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  "title": "Pragmatic Person-Centered Care for Diabetes in Myanmar: A Narrative Review and Expert Insights From an Advisory Board Meeting.",
  "title_text": "Pragmatic Person-Centered Care for Diabetes in Myanmar: A Narrative Review and Expert Insights From an Advisory Board Meeting.",
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