Stephen Brunton, MD, Director of Faculty Development, Cabarrus Family Medicine, Charlotte, North Carolina, describes strategies to overcome sub-optimal care for patients with diabetes, including early insulin therapy and strong partnerships with diabetes nurse educators.

References and Resources
American Diabetes Association. Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes – 2007 Diabetes Care. 30:S4-S41, 2007
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Amori RE, Lau J, Pittas AG.Efficacy and safety of incretin therapy in type 2 diabetes: systematic review and meta-analysis. JAMA. 2007 Jul 11;298(2):194-206.
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Saaddine JB, et al. Improvements in Diabetes Processes of Care and Intermediate Outcomes: United States, 1988-2002 Ann Intern Med. 2006; 465-474.
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Dr. Brunton has disclosed the following:
Consulting Fees: Pfizer, Novo Nordisk, Amylin, Takeda, Novartis

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