Assessment of and physician response to glycemic control in diabetic patients presenting with an acute coronary syndrome

Almost one third of diabetic patients with ACS do not have HbA1c assessment at discharge; particularly older patients and those not evaluated by an endocrinologist. Although >60% of those assessed had poor control, many did not have adjustments of their diabetic therapy. Assessment of diabetes represents an opportunity to improve the quality of care for diabetic patients with ACS.