Proportion of Brazilian diabetes patients that achieve treatment goals: implications for better quality of care

Diabetes and its complications are substantial causes of morbidity and mortality, and caused approximately 5.1 million deaths worldwide in 2013. Early detection and treatment of diabetes complications can prevent their progression. This study compared the proportions of patients with type 1 and 2 di...

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Published in:Diabetology and metabolic syndrome 2015-12, Vol.7 (1), p.113-113, Article 113
Main Authors: Baptista, Deise Regina, Thieme, Rubia Daniela, Reis, Walleri Christini Torelli, Pontarolo, Roberto, Correr, Cassyano Januário
Format: Article
Language:English
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Comparative analysis
Development and progression
Diabetes therapy
Drug therapy
Glycosylated hemoglobin
Health aspects
Health care industry
Low density lipoproteins
Medical care
Medical records
Medical research
Medicine, Experimental
Mortality
Prevention
Quality management
Type 2 diabetes
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Summary:Diabetes and its complications are substantial causes of morbidity and mortality, and caused approximately 5.1 million deaths worldwide in 2013. Early detection and treatment of diabetes complications can prevent their progression. This study compared the proportions of patients with type 1 and 2 diabetes mellitus (T1DM and T2DM, respectively) who achieved the goals of good clinical control. Adults and elderly patients with T1DM and T2DM at a public outpatient endocrinology service in Brazil were retrospectively evaluated between 2012 and 2013. Clinical and socio demographic data were obtained from medical records and evaluated in accordance with the Brazilian Diabetes Society Guidelines. Care process measures, outcomes indicators, and supporting process measures were evaluated. A total of 1031 records were analyzed: 29 and 71 % of patients had T1DM and T2DM, respectively. T2DM patients had significantly higher BMI than T1DM patients (overweight and obesity in 85.1 vs. 47.5 %, p 
ISSN:1758-5996
1758-5996
DOI:10.1186/s13098-015-0107-3