title: Adherence to dyslipidemia treatment guidelines in diabetic patients.
abstract: Using a previously described computer algorithm to prospectively identify diabetics, we observed the adherence to published guidelines for treatment of dyslipidemia in diabetics. Despite national guidelines, dyslipidemia remains widely under-treated. Further interventions are needed to improve lipid-lowering treatment in appropriate candidates.
authors.affiliation: BJC HealthCare, Center for Healthcare Quality & Effectiveness, St. Louis, MO, USA.
authors.forename: Richard
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Reichley
authors.forename: Peggy S
authors.initials: PS
authors.lastname: McKinnon
authors.forename: Terry
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Seaton
authors.forename: Laura
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Noirot
authors.forename: Wm C
authors.initials: WC
authors.lastname: Dunagan
authors.forename: Thomas C
authors.initials: TC
authors.lastname: Bailey
mesh_terms: D000465:Algorithms; D048909:Diabetes Complications / Q000188:drug therapy*; D003920:Diabetes Mellitus / Q000175:diagnosis; D050171:Dyslipidemias / Q000188:drug therapy*; D005260:Female; D019983:Guideline Adherence; D006760:Hospitalization; D006801:Humans; D000960:Hypolipidemic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic
chemical_list: D000960:Hypolipidemic Agents