The guideline describes the critical decision points in the Management of Diabetes Mellitus (DM) and provides clear and comprehensive evidence based recommendations incorporating current information and practices for practitioners throughout the DoD and VA Health Care systems. The guideline is intended to improve patient outcomes and local management of patients with diabetes mellitus.(This Clinical Practice Guideline is intended for use only as a tool to assist a clinician/healthcare professional and should not be used to replace clinical judgment.)Related items: Physician References & Medical Handbooks can be found here: https: //bookstore.gpo.gov/catalog/physician-references-medical-handbooksDiabetes & Obesity publications can be found here: https: //bookstore.gpo.gov/catalog/diabetes-obesity Other products produced by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) are available here: https: //bookstore.gpo.gov/agency/department-veterans-affairs-va