Improving glycaemic control of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) through management by a community based, multidisciplinary, integrated primary care / specialist level care service.

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM)Recognised complications of T2DM; Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM); Recognised complications of T2DM; Metabolic and Endocrine - Diabetes; Public Health - Health service research

• Registration Number: ACTRN12608000010392
• Lead Sponsor: Community & Primary Health Services, Queensland Health

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2008-01-10
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 250

Inclusion Criteria

1. patients with T2DM referred by GPs in the Inala catchment area for specialist management of their diabetes.
2. 18 yrs or older
3. willing to provide informed consent
4. have intact cognition

Exclusion Criteria

1. patients on haemodialysis or renal transplant patients
2. patients with insufficient hypoglycaemic awareness
3. patients who are pregnant

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Reduction in glycosylated haemoglobin (HbA1c), measured by blood samples[measurement will occur at baseline and at 6 months post intervention];Improved processes of care of patients with T2DM by the GPs (and practice nurses) participating in the education and training program measured by pre and post assessment of GPs' knowledge, attitudes and clinical practices associated with caring for patients with T2DM.[Only at 6 months after commencement of intervention]