title: Using baseline data to improve care of the patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
abstract: Diabetes mellitus affects approximately 16 million people in the United States. Despite the publication of multiple guidelines, the delivery of care has not substantially changed. This article describes a program at Advocate Health Care to improve the delivery of care to individuals with Type 2 diabetes mellitus in an ambulatory setting. Using a variety of continuous quality improvement tools, this project enhances partnerships between patients and health care providers.
authors.affiliation: Lutheran General Hospital, Park Ridge, IL, USA.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Ludwig-Beymer
authors.forename: D M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Arndt
mesh_terms: D000553:Ambulatory Care / Q000592:standards; D002985:Clinical Protocols; D003924:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D015397:Program Evaluation; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care / Q000379:methods*; D012016:Reference Values; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D014481:United States