@article{MRA, author = {Juanita Bridges}, title = { Achieving fundamental renal testing, foot care inspections and ophthalmology examinations through DSMT}, journal = {Medical Research Archives}, volume = {5}, number = {1}, year = {2017}, keywords = {DSMT, hemoglobin A1C, renal testing, foot care inspections, ophthalmology examinations}, abstract = {The objective of the study was to evaluate the influence of DSMT on achieving renal testing, foot care inspections and ophthalmology examinations among diabetic Veterans in an outpatient care clinic.Material/Methods:  A cross sectional analysis of a representative sample of 550 adult Veterans with type 1 and type 2 diabetes was completed to assess the effect of receiving diabetes education via DSMT in a primary care setting on hemoglobin A1C (HgA1C), documented of renal testing, documented of an annual foot examination and documented of an annual ophthalmology examination. Results:  The percentage lowering of HgA1C at the end of three months lowered to 7.5% compared to 9.2%. The number documented renal testing at the end of three months was 433, 78% compared to 244, 44%. The number of documented ophthalmologic examinations at the end of three months was 416, 76% compared to 231, 42%. The number reported foot examination at the end of three months performed at home by self or a family member was 442, 80%. The number of documented foot examination at the end of three months was 268, 49% compared 199, 36%.Conclusions:  Conclusions are DSMT in a primary care setting improves Veterans diabetes care as indicated by a decrease mean HgA1C, increase in the  number of renal testing, increase in the number of ophthalmologic examinations, increase in reported and documented foot examinations.}, issn = {2375-1924}, url = {https://esmed.org/MRA/mra/article/view/952} }