Metabolic control of diabetes in general practice clinics: comparison with a hospital clinic. Issue 6447 (22nd September 1984)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Singh, B M; Holland, M R; Thorn, P A
• Is Part Of: BMJ. Volume 289:Issue 6447(1984)
• Page Start: 726
• Page End: 728
• Publication Date: 1984-09-22
• Subjects: Medicine -- Periodicals; Medicine -- Periodicals; Medicine; Periodicals; 610
• DOI: 10.1136/bmj.289.6447.726
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0007-1447

Abstract

Abstract : An assessment was made of the degree of metabolic control achieved in diabetic patients attending mini clinics run by general practitioners compared with that in matched diabetic patients attending a hospital clinic. Patients were grouped according to whether they were being treated with diet alone, an oral hypoglycaemic, insulin once daily, or insulin twice daily. Statistical analysis showed no significant difference between patients attending mini clinics and those attending the hospital clinic in retrospective mean blood glucose, retrospective mean glycosylated haemoglobin (HbA1), or prospective HbA1 concentrations. General practitioners providing diabetic care on an organised basis can achieve a degree of glycaemic control in diabetic patients equal to that reached by a hospital clinic.