The American Diabetes Association's (ADA) Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes, updated annually, provide evidence-based recommendations for diagnosing and treating diabetes in both adults and children. The 2016 abridged version for primary care providers focuses on key strategies for improving care, including patient-centered communication, alignment with the Chronic Care Model, and support for team-based care. The document emphasizes the importance of addressing cardiovascular risk factors, managing comorbidities, and tailoring treatment to vulnerable populations, such as those with ethnic, cultural, or socioeconomic differences. It also highlights the role of diabetes self-management education and support (DSME/S) in improving outcomes and the need for comprehensive medical evaluations. The standards cover various aspects of diabetes management, including glycemic control, blood pressure and lipid management, and the prevention and treatment of microvascular and macrovascular complications. Special attention is given to older adults, who require individualized care goals and considerations due to their unique clinical and functional status.The American Diabetes Association's (ADA) Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes, updated annually, provide evidence-based recommendations for diagnosing and treating diabetes in both adults and children. The 2016 abridged version for primary care providers focuses on key strategies for improving care, including patient-centered communication, alignment with the Chronic Care Model, and support for team-based care. The document emphasizes the importance of addressing cardiovascular risk factors, managing comorbidities, and tailoring treatment to vulnerable populations, such as those with ethnic, cultural, or socioeconomic differences. It also highlights the role of diabetes self-management education and support (DSME/S) in improving outcomes and the need for comprehensive medical evaluations. The standards cover various aspects of diabetes management, including glycemic control, blood pressure and lipid management, and the prevention and treatment of microvascular and macrovascular complications. Special attention is given to older adults, who require individualized care goals and considerations due to their unique clinical and functional status.