Glycemic control and use of A1c in primary care patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus

Highlights • Over half the patients showed inadequate glycemic control. • Glycemic control worsens as treatment becomes more complex. • There is no association between A1c levels and diabetes mellitus duration. • The study shows the underuse of A1c.

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Published in:Primary care diabetes 2015-10, Vol.9 (5), p.385-391
Main Authors: Alonso-Fernández, Margarita, Mancera-Romero, José, Mediavilla-Bravo, José Javier, Comas-Samper, José Manuel, López-Simarro, Flora, Pérez-Unanua, M Paz, Iturralde-Iriso, Jesús
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Administration, Oral
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Biomarkers - blood
Blood Glucose - drug effects
Blood Glucose - metabolism
Cross-Sectional Studies
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 - blood
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 - diagnosis
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 - drug therapy
Drug Therapy, Combination
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Female
Glycated hemoglobin
Glycated Hemoglobin A - metabolism
Humans
Hypoglycemic Agents - administration & dosage
Hypoglycemic Agents - therapeutic use
Insulin - administration & dosage
Insulin - therapeutic use
Internal Medicine
Male
Middle Aged
Primary Health Care
Primary healthcare
Spain
Treatment Outcome
Type 2 diabetes
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Summary:Highlights • Over half the patients showed inadequate glycemic control. • Glycemic control worsens as treatment becomes more complex. • There is no association between A1c levels and diabetes mellitus duration. • The study shows the underuse of A1c.
ISSN:1751-9918
1878-0210
DOI:10.1016/j.pcd.2015.01.006