Riza Amalia, Ronal Surya Aditya, Rizka Apriani, Salmiati
Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a growing global health challenge, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. The recent study by Seidel-Jacobs et al. highlights the effectiveness of the German Diabetes Risk Score (GDRS) in enhancing lifestyle counseling and shared decision-making in primary care. This letter emphasizes the importance of integrating risk assessment tools with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) approaches in counseling to address both behavior and the underlying negative thought patterns that contribute to diabetes risk. Adapting such models to diverse populations, especially in regions like Southeast Asia, could improve early intervention and diabetes prevention efforts globally. © 2025
Department of Guidance & Counseling, Universitas Muhammadiyah Sampit, Jl. KH. Dewantara No.3, Sampit, Central Kalimantan, Kotawaringin Timur, Indonesia; Department of Guidance & Counseling, Universitas Negeri Malang, Jl. Semarang No.5, East Java, Malang, Indonesia; Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Negeri Malang, Jl. Semarang No.5, East Java, Malang, Indonesia; Guidance & Counseling Department, STKIP Andi Matappa, Jl. Andi Mauraga No. 70, South Sulawesi, Pangkajene dan Kepulauan, Indonesia
