Real-world evidence studies into treatment adherence, thresholds for intervention and disparities in treatment in people with type 2 diabetes in the UK.

Andrew P McGovernWilliam HintonAna CorreaNeil MunroMartin WhyteSimon de Lusignan

Published in: BMJ open (2016)

Regular data uploads from the RCGP RSC practice network will enable this cohort to be followed prospectively. We will investigate medication adherence, explore thresholds and triggers for changing diabetes therapies, and investigate any ethnicity-related or socioeconomic-related disparities in diabetes management.

Keyphrases

type diabetes
cardiovascular disease
randomized controlled trial
glycemic control
healthcare
primary care
big data
machine learning
quality improvement
replacement therapy
weight loss
data analysis
case control
smoking cessation