Table 5 Follow-up results 2005-2007
From: Structured nursing follow-up: does it help in diabetes care?
Year | Physician only follow-up (mean ± SD) | Supplemental nursing follow-up (mean ± SD) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
HbA1C levels (%) | |||
2005 | 7.5 ± 1.5 | 7.6 ± 1.5 | 0.057 |
2006 | 7.3 ± 1.3 | 7.5 ± 1.5 | <0.001 |
2007 | 7.2 ± 1.3 | 7.2 ± 1.4 | 0.402 |
Complete 3 years follow-up results in 2007 | 7.2 ± 1.3 | 7.2 ± 1.4 | 0.692 |
LDL cholesterol (mg %) levels | |||
2005 | 110.0 ± 30.3 | 103.7 ± 29.7 | <0.001 |
2006 | 110.8 ± 30.9 | 105.7 ± 28.3 | <0.001 |
2007 | 99.9 ± 30.9 | 98.6 ± 28.9 | 0.371 |
Complete 3 years follow-up results in 2007 | 100.5 ± 30.4 | 94.2 ± 27.2 | 0.0003 |
Systolic blood pressure (mm Hg) | |||
2005 | 136.6 ± 16.4 | 137.0 ± 15.4 | 0.617 |
2006 | 134.8 ± 14.7 | 136.5 ± 14.5 | 0.020 |
2007 | 133.8 ± 14.8 | 133.8 ± 13.7 | 0.933 |
Complete 3 years follow-up results in 2007 | 133.8 ± 14.5 | 133.9 ± 13.2 | 0.816 |