Evaluation of an Advanced Practice Nurse–Managed Diabetes Clinic for Veterans

The purpose of this descriptive pilot study was to evaluate physiological and behavioral outcomes among veterans with type 2 diabetes attending an advanced practice nurse-managed diabetes clinic. Participants completed baseline and follow-up interviews approximately 6 weeks apart, and physiological data were obtained from medical records after each interview. Physiological outcomes did not change significantly from baseline to follow-up; however, some behavioral outcomes improved significantly. Although further research is warranted, this study provided insight into the beliefs of patients with type 2 diabetes, which may inform the treatment and education of such patients in primary care.