The journal publishes original research articles and high quality reviews in the fields of??clinical care,??diabetes education,??nutrition,??health services,??psychosocial research??and??epidemiology??and other areas as far as is relevant for??diabetology??in a primary-care setting. The purpose of the journal is to encourage interdisciplinary research and discussion between all those who are involved in??primary diabetes care??on an international level. The Journal also publishes news and articles concerning the policies and activities of??Primary Care Diabetes Europe??and reflects the society's aim of improving the care for people with??diabetes mellitus??within the primary-care setting.