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Copyright (c) 2025 Jameel Mohammed Sumaili, Ali Hamad Mohamad Sumaili, Badr Mohammed Kulaibi, Afnan Nasser Alhadili, Feras Saleh Dhaifallah Alsahli, Khalid Abdulsamad Hafiz, Mohammed Ahmed Ageeli, Areej Ibrahim Hassan Faqiri, Ahmed Nuwaifea Q. Aljohani, Yahya Qasem Essa Mangari

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Multidisciplinary Approaches to Diabetes Mellitus Management: The Roles of Pharmacy, Nursing, Dentistry, Radiology, and Health Informatics-An Updated Review

https://doi.org/10.64483/202522750
Jameel Mohammed Sumaili
Jazan Health Cluster, Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia
Ali Hamad Mohamad Sumaili
Samtah General Hospital, Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia
Badr Mohammed Kulaibi
College of Pharmacy, Jazan University, Ministry of Education, Saudi Arabia
Afnan Nasser Alhadili
South Riyadh Dental Clinic Complex, Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia
Feras Saleh Dhaifallah Alsahli
Madinah Hospital, Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia
Khalid Abdulsamad Hafiz
Medical Waste Management Department, Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia
Mohammed Ahmed Ageeli
Jazan, Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia
Areej Ibrahim Hassan Faqiri
Sabya General Hospital, Jazan, Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia
Ahmed Nuwaifea Q. Aljohani
Primary Healthcare Quality Administration,Ministry of Health , Saudi Arabia
Yahya Qasem Essa Mangari
King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Riyadh,Ministry of Health , Saudi Arabia

Corresponding Author(s) : Jameel Mohammed Sumaili

Maramhythm391@gmail.com

Saudi Journal of Medicine and Public Health, Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025)

Abstract

Background: Diabetes mellitus remains a global health crisis with rising prevalence and substantial morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs. The complexity of diabetes care, particularly in patients with comorbidities, necessitates integrated, team-based approaches that extend beyond traditional physician-centered models.


Aim: This review aims to synthesize current evidence on multidisciplinary team (MDT) approaches in diabetes management, with specific focus on the evolving roles of pharmacy, nursing, dentistry, radiology, and health informatics professionals.


Methods: A comprehensive literature search was conducted across PubMed, EMBASE, CINAHL, and Google Scholar for peer-reviewed studies published between 2020 and 2026. Studies evaluating MDT interventions in diabetes care, including the roles of pharmacists, nurses, dentists, radiologists, and health informatics specialists, were included. Data extraction and synthesis followed established review methodologies.


Results: Evidence demonstrates that MDT approaches are associated with significant improvements in glycemic control, reduced complication rates, enhanced patient engagement, and cost-effectiveness. Pharmacists contribute through medication management and education, achieving HbA1c reductions of 0.05–2.1%. Nurses play central roles in patient education, remote monitoring, and care coordination. Dentists address the bidirectional relationship between periodontal disease and diabetes, though integration remains limited. Radiology professionals contribute through AI-enhanced imaging for complication detection. Health informatics enables data integration, clinical decision support, and coordinated care delivery.


Conclusion: Multidisciplinary team approaches are effective and cost-effective in diabetes management. Successful implementation requires professional training, digital infrastructure investment, and integrated care models. Future research should address cross-sectorial collaboration and scalable implementation strategies.

Keywords

Diabetes mellitus; Multidisciplinary team; Pharmacy; Nursing; Dentistry; Radiology; Health informatics; Collaborative care; Digital health
Sumaili, J. M., Ali Hamad Mohamad Sumaili, Badr Mohammed Kulaibi, Afnan Nasser Alhadili, Feras Saleh Dhaifallah Alsahli, Khalid Abdulsamad Hafiz, … Yahya Qasem Essa Mangari. (2025). Multidisciplinary Approaches to Diabetes Mellitus Management: The Roles of Pharmacy, Nursing, Dentistry, Radiology, and Health Informatics-An Updated Review. Saudi Journal of Medicine and Public Health, 2(2), 3798–3805. https://doi.org/10.64483/202522750
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