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This is a Cross-Sectional Study study.

October 2, 2025African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine

The effectiveness of a community-orientated model of primary care for type 2 diabetes compared to standard care

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SPShivani PillayStellenbosch University MPMichael PatherStellenbosch University

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Cross-sectional observational study shows improved glycaemic control and care standards in adults with type 2 diabetes at COPC, highlighting better management strategies.

Key Points

COPC model resulted in lower mean HbA1c levels compared to standard care, indicating better diabetes management.
Statistically significant differences were observed in BMI, urine tests, and renal function assessments, favoring the COPC model.
Examinations of feet and eyes were significantly more frequent in the COPC practice, ensuring comprehensive diabetes care.
Adherence discussions occurred more frequently in the COPC model, suggesting enhanced clinician engagement with patients.

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Pillay et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68de5d9c83cbc991d0a20335 https://doi.org/10.4102/phcfm.v17i1.4912

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Cross-sectional observational study shows improved glycaemic control and care standards in adults with type 2 diabetes at COPC, highlighting better management strategies.

The effectiveness of a community-orientated model of primary care for type 2 diabetes compared to standard care

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The effectiveness of a community-orientated model of primary care for type 2 diabetes compared to standard care

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