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October 2, 2025African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine

The effectiveness of a community-orientated model of primary care for type 2 diabetes compared to standard care

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SPShivani PillayMPMichael Pather

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Cross-sectional observational study shows improved glycaemic control and care standards in adults with type 2 diabetes at COPC, highlighting better management strategies.

Key Points

  • COPC model resulted in lower mean HbA1c levels compared to standard care, indicating better diabetes management.
  • Statistically significant differences were observed in BMI, urine tests, and renal function assessments, favoring the COPC model.
  • Examinations of feet and eyes were significantly more frequent in the COPC practice, ensuring comprehensive diabetes care.
  • Adherence discussions occurred more frequently in the COPC model, suggesting enhanced clinician engagement with patients.

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Pillay et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68de5d9c83cbc991d0a20335https://doi.org/10.4102/phcfm.v17i1.4912
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