The journal publishes original research articles and high quality reviews in the fields ofclinical care,diabetes education,nutrition,health services,psychosocial researchandepidemiologyand other areas as far as is relevant fordiabetologyin a primary-care setting. The purpose of the journal is to encourage interdisciplinary research and discussion between all those who are involved inprimary diabetes careon an international level. The Journal also publishes news and articles concerning the policies and activities ofPrimary Care Diabetes Europeand reflects the society's aim of improving the care for people withdiabetes mellituswithin the primary-care setting.