Determinants of inertia with lipid-lowering treatment in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Objective: To assess the control of cLDL in diabetic patients, to measure the impact on such control of inertia with lipid-lowering agents and to explore factors that allow for predicting this inertia.

Methods: Study of historical cohorts of diabetic patients. The proportion of patients who achieved the target cLDL levels was estimated.

Determinants of adherence to hypoglycemic agents and medical visits in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Aim: To assess glycemic control in diabetic patients, to measure the impact on such control of adherence to hypoglycemic agents and to medical visits, and to explore factors that allow for predicting adherence.

Methods: Study of historical cohorts of diabetic patients. The proportion of patients who achieved the target HbA levels was estimated.