Evaluation of a Family Nurse practitioner‒led Individualized Diabetes Care Model in a Primary Care

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is increasing at an alarming rate, as are its complications. “Usual care” is not adequate. This study evaluates the effectiveness of the Individualized Diabetes Care Model (IDCM). One family nurse practitioner, practicing in primary care, managed patients with T2DM over a 3-month period. This is a retrospective chart review of 123 patients attending 2 of 3 visits developed to teach the knowledge and skills required for self-management of T2DM. Over the span of 1 year, there was a sustained improvement of 1.5% in control of hemoglobin A1c (P = .000).