Clinical Inertia Contributes to Poor Diabetes Control in a Primary Care Setting

C. Ziemer, David; Miller, Christopher; K. Rhee, Mary; Doyle, Joyce; Watkins, Clyde; B. Cook, Curtiss; L. Gallina, Daniel; M. El‐Kebbi, Imad; S. Barnes, Catherine; G. Dunbar, Virginia; T. Branch, William; S. Phillips, Lawrence

doi:10.1177/0145721705279050

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Clinical Inertia Contributes to Poor Diabetes Control in a Primary Care Setting

Published in The Science of Diabetes Self-Management and Care • Jul 1, 2005

Authors:

David C. Ziemer

Christopher Miller

Mary K. Rhee

Abstract

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to determine whether "clinical inertia"-inadequate intensification of therapy by the provider-could contribute to high A1C levels in patients with type 2 diabetes managed in a primary care site. METHODS: In a prospective observational study, management was comp...

Subject

Medicine

Diabetes mellitus

Glycemic

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