Trends between Type 2 Diabetes Knowledge and Glycemic Control in an Interprofessional Wellness Clinic

Background: There is interest in learning if a trend exists between type 11 diabetes
knowledge and glycemic control in patients diagnosed with type II diabetes. Others may
benefit from the findings in this study because the results will provide valuable
information about how to best tailor patient education for patients diagnosed with type [I diabetes. This may lead to patients having a better understanding about how to best control their blood sugar levels. Methods: Patients diagnosed with type II diabetes
presenting to the University Eye Center at Ferris State University were invited to take a survey. The survey consisted of seven questions regarding basic diabetes knowledge in addition to demographic information. If seen in the Jnterprofessional Wellness Clinic, the pat ienfs fasting blood glucose and HbA I c measured on the day ofthe appointment was collected and used in data analysis, otherwise the patient reported their most recent known and average levels. Results: The results of the patients· diabetic educational survey was compared to the reported blood glucose/HbA I c. This comparison helped determine ifa correlation exists between diabetes education and glycemic control. Conclusions: Diabetes is a serious condition that is continually increasing in prevalence and can have a profound impact on ocular health. At the conclusion of this study, we hope to be able to use our results to educate patients on the importance of understanding their disease and how that may impact their glycemic control and quality of life.