Factors Associated With Attainment of Glycemic Targets Among Adults With Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes in Canada: A Cross-sectional Study Using Primary and Specialty Care Electronic Medical Record Data
Weisman A, Brown R, Chu L, Aronson R, Perkins BA.Can J Diabetes. 2024 Feb;48(1):44-52.e5. doi: 10.1016/j.jcjd.2023.09.001. Epub 2023 Sep 16.PMID: 37717631
This article explores factors associated with the attainment of glycemic targets among adults with type 1 and type 2 diabetes in Canada, using electronic medical record data from both primary and specialty care settings. It identifies key clinical and behavioral factors influencing glycemic control and provides recommendations for improving diabetes management. Diabetes Action Canada supported the study by funding this study through OSSU and advocating for the use of electronic medical records in diabetes care to enhance treatment strategies and outcomes.
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