Evaluation of Medical Care for Diabetic and Hypertensive Patients in Primary Care in Mexico: Observational Retrospective Study
Table 1
Control and management goals used in the present study.
Primary control points
Indicator
Systolic blood pressure
<140 mm Hg
Diastolic blood pressure
>65 and <90 mm Hg
Preprandial glycemia
<126 mg/dl
Postprandial glycemia
<200 mg/dl
Secondary control points
Indicator
Triglycerides
<150 mg/dl
Cholesterol
<200 mg/dl
LDL
<100 mg/dl
HDL
≥50 mg/dl
Management points
Indicator
Annual eye exam
Yes/no
Annual foot exam
Yes/no
Angiology referral
Yes/no
Cardiology referral
Yes/no
Internal medicine referral
Yes/no
Ophthalmology referral
Yes/no
Mean values during the study period. Action performed at least 1 time during the study period (2012-2015). LDL: low-density lipoprotein; HDL: high-density lipoprotein.