Proportion of Doctors Reporting Performed Tests and the Actual Recommendation in a Guideline2,3
Recommendation in Guideline | Standard in DM Guideline | Compliance (%) |
---|---|---|
Blood pressure | Every visit | 99 |
Serum creatinine | Annually | 72 |
Eye exam | Annually | 72 |
Managing with diabetes | Every 3 months | 69 |
Foot exam | Annually | 53 |
Urinary protein | Annually | 45 |
Smoking habits | Annually | 45 |
Urinary albumin | Annually | 44 |
Weight | Every 3 months | 39 |
Lipids | Annually | 18 |
Glycosylated hemoglobin | Every 3 months | 15 |
Checking symptoms/ complications | Annually | 37 |