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Endocrinologist-directed intervention aimed at primary care physicians improves diabetes care
April 10th, 2006
With the rate of diabetes skyrocketing to epidemic proportions, researchers at Emory University have found that management of diabetic patients in a primary care setting can be improved by an intervention aimed at physicians. The intervention was individualized to each physician's record of action when patient glucose levels were high, and featured regular feedback on their performance. Feedback on performance improved the physicians' use of therapy, and led to lower glucose levels in their patients. Glucose levels are closely linked to the likelihood of developing diabetes complications such as kidney failure or blindness. The results of this three-year study were...
Source: Diabetes Week (2006-04-10)
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