Associations between attainment of incentivized primary care indicators and incident lower limb amputation among those with type 2 diabetes: a population-based historical cohort study.

Laura H GunnEszter P VamosAzeem MajeedPasha NormahaniUsman JafferGerman MolinaJonathan ValabhjiAilsa J McKay

Published in: BMJ open diabetes research & care (2021)

Comprehensive primary care-based secondary prevention may offer considerable protection against diabetes-related amputation. This has important implications for diabetes management and medical decision-making for patients, as well as type 2 diabetes quality improvement programs.

Keyphrases

lower limb
type diabetes
primary care
cardiovascular disease
glycemic control
end stage renal disease
quality improvement
decision making
ejection fraction
healthcare
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
public health
peritoneal dialysis
insulin resistance
patient reported outcomes
patient safety
drug induced