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Interprofessional care teams in community health centers improved diabetes management for underserved patients. This model led to significant reductions in HgA1c, blood pressure, and triglycerides, demonstrating better health outcomes.

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  • Community Health Centers face unique challenges in providing diabetic care to underserved populations.
  • Effective management of diabetes in these settings is crucial for improving patient outcomes and reducing healthcare costs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe how an interprofessional care model improves health outcomes and generates cost savings for diabetic patients in a free clinic setting.
  • To discuss the implementation of interprofessional diabetes education and structured team building.

Main Methods:

  • An interprofessional team comprising a physician, nurse practitioner, clinical pharmacist, and students provided care.
  • Patient outcomes were assessed at one-year intervals over a three-year study period.

Main Results:

  • Patients achieved a 10% improvement in HgA1c levels.
  • Systolic blood pressure improved by 9% and diastolic by 5%.
  • Triglyceride levels showed a significant 62.6% reduction.

Conclusions:

  • The interprofessional care model significantly improved HgA1c, triglyceride levels, and blood pressure in diabetic patients.
  • This collaborative approach demonstrates a viable strategy for enhancing diabetes care in resource-limited settings.