[Glucose metabolism disorders in the risk factor control in Extremadura Study (COFRE Study)].

Aims: To assess the prevalence and control of glucose metabolism disorders in a population of Extremadura (Spain) with at least one cardiovascular risk factor and to compare the characteristics of these patients with those who were normoglycemic in the risk factor control in Extremadura (COFRE study).

Patients And Methods: The prevalence and control of cardiovascular risk factors were recorded in a sample of 1,022 patients with at least one cardiovascular risk factor consecutively visiting a primary care office. Of these, 951 patients were included in the analysis.

[Lipid control in diabetic patients in Extremadura (Spain)].

Objective: Our study aimed to assess the prevalence and degree of control of dyslipemia, using the 2004 National Cholesterol Education Program criteria, as well as the use of cholesterol lowering drugs in a sample of diabetic patients followed up in primary care settings in Extremadura.

Patients And Methods: In this crosssectional, multicenter study the prevalence and control of cardiovascular risk factors was assessed in a sample of 1022 patients having at least one cardiovascular risk factors who were recruited by general practitioners. A total of 988 subjects were avalaible for statistic analysis of dyslipemia; 320 patients had diabetes mellitus (DM); 178 had at least one cardiovascular disease without diabetes and 506 patients without those diseases were used as control.