Efficacy Study of Diabetes Group Visits

"During group visits, there will be discussions regarding the basic pathophysiology of diabetes, the ABCs to Better Diabetic Care as defined by the ACP Diabetes Care Guide, setting goals, nutrition, exercise, diabetic medications, and complications of diabetes. Patients will have blood drawn to measure hemoglobin A1C and lipids. They will be educated on self glucose monitoring so they will undergo finger sticks to measure their own glucose. BP measurements, monofilament foot exams, and urine collection for microalbumin will also occur during the study. They may also receive immunizations. A consent form for participation in the group visits, including undergoing the above procedures will be reviewed at our first group visit and signed by all participants."