An algorithm for the care of type 2 diabetes as used by the Partners Healthcare System is presented. Included recommendations are consistent with and rely heavily on published and generally accepted standards of care, including a recent published consensus statement and the 2009 American Diabetes Association Clinical Practice Guidelines. Areas of focus include criteria for diagnosis, recommended treatment targets and frequency of care components, management recommendations for the care of hyperglycemia, lipids, and of hypertension. Additional teaching is provided in the form of frequently asked questions answered by domain experts.
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Cole et al. (2009) conducted a review in Type 2 diabetes. Partners Healthcare System type 2 diabetes care algorithm was evaluated. The Partners Healthcare System type 2 diabetes care algorithm aligns with the 2009 American Diabetes Association guidelines to guide management of hyperglycemia, lipids, and hypertension.
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