Definition
A code set representing the type of diabetes mellitus therapy being used.
Representation
| Data Type | String |
|---|---|
| Format | NN |
| Maximum character length | 2 |
Values
| Value | Meaning | Start Date | End Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Permissible Values | 01 | Diet and exercise only | ||
| 02 | Oral hypoglycaemic - sulphonylurea only |
Comments
Guide for use:
CODE 01 Diet & exercise only
This code includes the options of generalised prescribed diet; avoid added sugar/simple carbohydrates (CHOs); low joule diet; portion exchange diet and uses glycaemic index and a recommendation for increased exercise.
CODE 98 Nil - not currently receiving diabetes treatment
This code is used when there is no current diet, tablets or insulin therapy(ies).
CODE 99 Not stated/inadequately described
Use this code when missing information.
References
Related content
| Relation | Count |
|---|---|
| Data Elements implementing this Value Domain | 1 |