Validating prediction scales of type 2 diabetes mellitus in Spain: the SPREDIA-2 population-based prospective cohort study protocol.

Introduction: The incidence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is increasing worldwide. When diagnosed, many patients already have organ damage or advance subclinical atherosclerosis. An early diagnosis could allow the implementation of lifestyle changes and treatment options aimed at delaying the progression of the disease and to avoid cardiovascular complications.

[Patients' understanding of the dietetic and pharmacological treatment of hypercholesterolaemia and its relationship with the achievement of objectives in patients receiving statins: OPINA study].

Objective: To evaluate the understanding of patients receiving statins about the dietary and therapeutic measures taken to control their cholesterol and to relate this to the achievement of therapy objectives.

Design: Transversal, multi-centre study, conducted between March and November, 2004.

Setting: Three-hundred seventy six primary care and specialist doctors from all over the country.