Educational interventions should be based on scientifically sound research evidence. The education topic list developed in this review can be used by patients and clinicians to prioritise and personalise education.

Abbreviations: (DQOL) diabetes quality of life, (MeSH) Medical Subject HeadingsKeywords: computer-assisted instruction, diabetes mellitus, patient education, randomized controlled trials

Reducing risks involves implementing effective risk reduction behaviors to prevent or slow the progression of diabetes complications. Recognizing risk factors for complications and what constitutes optimal preventive care is an important part of managing diabetes. Intervention studies are lacking in some areas of reducing risks. Further studies are needed to test specific interventions to reduce the risks of diabetes complications.