Key result
WHI multidisciplinary care linked to ~0.4% HbA1c drop and lower BP in women with T2DM.
Why the study?
In South Carolina, women with or at risk for diabetes often face a lack of preventive care, fragmented services, and inadequate follow-up, challenges that are further compounded during pregnancy.
Does a multidisciplinary care model improve glycemic control and cardiometabolic risk factors in women with or at risk for diabetes?
Population
1,713 adult women with or at risk for diabetes across South Carolina
Comparison
Multidisciplinary, culturally responsive care model with pre- and post-intervention assessment
Design
Multicenter prospective cohort study
Follow-up
12 months
Authors
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May inform local diabetes programs for underserved women; leaves open need for randomized confirmation of effects.
Cohort (n=1,713)
Yes
Does a multidisciplinary care model improve glycemic control and cardiometabolic risk factors in women with or at risk for diabetes?
p-value: p=<0.001
A multidisciplinary, team-based care model significantly improves glycemic control and cardiometabolic risk factors in a diverse cohort of women with or at risk for diabetes.
Fu et al. (2026) conducted a cohort in Diabetes or at risk for diabetes (n=1,713). Women's Health Initiative (WHI) multidisciplinary care model vs. Baseline (pre-intervention) was evaluated on Key clinical outcomes including blood pressure, BMI, HbA1c, lipid panel, vitamin D, urine ACR, and diabetes knowledge (p=<0.001). The WHI multidisciplinary care model significantly improved HbA1c in women with T2DM (8.0% to 7.6%) and reduced systolic/diastolic BP (128.7/77.8 to 125.5/76.4 mmHg) at 6 months (all p<0.001).
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