Objective: To demonstrate that one physician can dramatically improve care of diabetes
patients by taking a systems approach and getting support from leaders and other team …

IN BRIEF “Quality Improvement Success Stories” are published by the American Diabetes
Association in collaboration with the American College of Physicians, Inc., and the National …

Article-at-a-Glance Objective The objective of this study was to evaluate the impact of a
multifaceted improvement strategy on diabetes quality of care in a defined population of …

The authors report the results of implementing a diabetes mellitus guideline in a group
practice in which uniform, technology-generated care processes were produced for patients …

The goal of health care professionals is to provide the right care to every patient at every
clinical encounter. This aphorism reflects the dedication that providers bring to their practice …

METHODS—The study was conducted at El Rio Health Center, which is a federally qualified
health center located in Tucson, Arizona. The patient population is comprised mostly of …

The importance of glycemic control has been well established. In response, the American
Diabetes Association has established goals for glycemic control and other cardiovascular …

Key Objectives 1. Optimize provider and team behavior. The care team should prioritize
timely and appropriate intensification of lifestyle and/or pharmacological therapy for patients …

2. Support patient behavior change. Successful diabetes care requires a systematic
approach to supporting patients' behavior change efforts. High-quality diabetes self …

Article-at-a-Glance Background Despite rapid advances in the clinical and psycho-
educational management of diabetes, the quality of care received by the average patient …