To compare the proportion of cardiometabolic well-controlled type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients according to a clearly defined, simple personalised approach, versus the 'one-size-fits-all'... Show moreTo compare the proportion of cardiometabolic well-controlled type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients according to a clearly defined, simple personalised approach, versus the 'one-size-fits-all' approach.|Observational study using routine data of primary care type 2 diabetes patients in the Netherlands. The proportions of patients that reach the targets for HbA1c, systolic blood pressure and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol in the two different approaches were compared.|Of the 890 patients (54.7% men, mean age 62.7 years), 31.8% were well-controlled according to the individualised approach and 24.8% according to the 'one-size-fits-all' approach. For specific subgroups personalising the treatment led to a 5.2%, 27.3% and 45.6% increase of patients achieving low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, HbA1c and systolic blood pressure goals respectively.|A clearly defined and relatively simple personalised approach leads to a higher proportion of T2DM patients considered as cardiometabolic well-controlled. This approach may especially be beneficial for patients aged ≥70 years on more than metformin monotherapy (HbA1c) and for patients aged ≥80 years (SBP). Precisely these patients are suggested not to benefit from stricter HbA1c or SBP targets, whereas they may experience more adverse effects (e.g. hypoglycaemia, postural hypotension) when a stricter target value is pursued. Show less
To compare the proportion of cardiometabolic well-controlled type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients according to a clearly defined, simple personalised approach, versus the 'one-size-fits-all'... Show moreTo compare the proportion of cardiometabolic well-controlled type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients according to a clearly defined, simple personalised approach, versus the 'one-size-fits-all' approach.|Observational study using routine data of primary care type 2 diabetes patients in the Netherlands. The proportions of patients that reach the targets for HbA1c, systolic blood pressure and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol in the two different approaches were compared.|Of the 890 patients (54.7% men, mean age 62.7 years), 31.8% were well-controlled according to the individualised approach and 24.8% according to the 'one-size-fits-all' approach. For specific subgroups personalising the treatment led to a 5.2%, 27.3% and 45.6% increase of patients achieving low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, HbA1c and systolic blood pressure goals respectively.|A clearly defined and relatively simple personalised approach leads to a higher proportion of T2DM patients considered as cardiometabolic well-controlled. This approach may especially be beneficial for patients aged ≥70 years on more than metformin monotherapy (HbA1c) and for patients aged ≥80 years (SBP). Precisely these patients are suggested not to benefit from stricter HbA1c or SBP targets, whereas they may experience more adverse effects (e.g. hypoglycaemia, postural hypotension) when a stricter target value is pursued. Show less
Despite diabetes patients' efforts to control their disease, many of them are confronted with an acute coronary event. This may evoke depressive feelings and self-management may be complicated.... Show moreDespite diabetes patients' efforts to control their disease, many of them are confronted with an acute coronary event. This may evoke depressive feelings and self-management may be complicated. According to the American Diabetes Association, the transition from hospital to home after an acute coronary event (ACE) is a high-risk time for diabetes patients; it should be improved. Before developing an intervention for diabetes patients with an ACE in the period after discharge from hospital, we want to gain a detailed understanding of patients' views, perceptions and feelings in this respect.|Qualitative design. Two semi-structured focus groups were conducted with 14 T2DM patients (71% male, aged 61-77 years) with a recent ACE. One focus group with partners (67% male, aged 64-75 years) was held. All interviews were transcribed verbatim and analyzed by two independent researchers.|Patients believed that coping with an ACE differs between patients with and without T2DM. They had problems with physical exercise, sexuality and pharmacotherapy. Patients and partners were neither satisfied with the amount of information, especially on the combination of T2DM and ACE, nor with the support offered by healthcare professionals after discharge. Participants would appreciate tailored self-management support after discharge from hospital.|Patients with T2DM and their partners lack tailored support after a first ACE. Our findings underpin the ADA recommendations to improve the transition from hospital to home. The results of our study will help to determine the exact content of a self-management support program delivered at home to help this specific group of patients to cope with both conditions. Show less
Despite diabetes patients' efforts to control their disease, many of them are confronted with an acute coronary event. This may evoke depressive feelings and self-management may be complicated.... Show moreDespite diabetes patients' efforts to control their disease, many of them are confronted with an acute coronary event. This may evoke depressive feelings and self-management may be complicated. According to the American Diabetes Association, the transition from hospital to home after an acute coronary event (ACE) is a high-risk time for diabetes patients; it should be improved. Before developing an intervention for diabetes patients with an ACE in the period after discharge from hospital, we want to gain a detailed understanding of patients' views, perceptions and feelings in this respect.|Qualitative design. Two semi-structured focus groups were conducted with 14 T2DM patients (71% male, aged 61-77 years) with a recent ACE. One focus group with partners (67% male, aged 64-75 years) was held. All interviews were transcribed verbatim and analyzed by two independent researchers.|Patients believed that coping with an ACE differs between patients with and without T2DM. They had problems with physical exercise, sexuality and pharmacotherapy. Patients and partners were neither satisfied with the amount of information, especially on the combination of T2DM and ACE, nor with the support offered by healthcare professionals after discharge. Participants would appreciate tailored self-management support after discharge from hospital.|Patients with T2DM and their partners lack tailored support after a first ACE. Our findings underpin the ADA recommendations to improve the transition from hospital to home. The results of our study will help to determine the exact content of a self-management support program delivered at home to help this specific group of patients to cope with both conditions. Show less
