Diabetes Outcome Study

• Study Description and Methods
• Specific Aims and Objectives
• Timeline
• Status
• Presentations
• Key Findings and Publications
• Contact Information

Study Description and Methods

In this study, we wanted to describe how primary care clinicians care for patients with type 2 diabetes. This was a descriptive study of predictors of glycemic control of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Physicians from the Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians Research Network (MAFPRN) and two networks in Texas also participated.

Specific Aims and Objectives

Our specific aims were:

1. To describe the outcomes of type 2 diabetes achieved by primary care physicians and their patients; and
2. To identify the major patient, physician, and practice characteristics that are associated with varying levels of glycemic control and health-related quality of life indicators.

Timeline

This study was conducted from February 2001 through April 2002.

Status

This project is closed. See below for key findings and publications.

Presentations

S.J. Spann, J.M. Galliher, R.J. Volj, J. Hickner. “Diabetes Outcome Study: Final Report and Presentation”. Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, IN. Oct 10, 2002.

Stephen J. Spann, MD. “Diabetes Outcome Study: Physician and Patient Characteristics”. NAPCRG Presentation.

Robert J. Volk, PhD. “The Diabetes Outcome Study: A Progress Report”. Convocation 2002.

Key Findings and Publications

Only modest numbers of patients achieve established targets of diabetes control. Reengineering primary care practice may be necessary to substantially improve care.

Access the complete manuscript:

Management of Type-2 Diabetes in the Primary Care Setting:  A Practice-Based Research Network Study. Spann SJ, Nutting PA, Galliher JM, et al. Ann Fam Med 2006;4:23-3.

Contact Information

For additional information about this study, please contact:

AAFP National Research Network
1-800-274-2237 x3180
nrn@aafp.org

This study was funded by grants from Eli Lilly and Company.