Measures of Disease Control in Medicare Beneficiaries with Diabetes Mellitus

Abstract

Many older Medicare patients with diabetes did not achieve recommended target levels of blood glucose, blood pressure, and lipids. GHb and serum cholesterol are not being monitored at recommended intervals. Significant opportunities exist to improve diabetes care for this population.

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