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1 to 2 of 2 Research Studies DisplayedMorrato EH, Brewer SE, Campagna EJ
Glucose testing for adults receiving Medicaid and antipsychotics: a population-based prescriber survey on behaviors, attitudes, and barriers.
The authors aimed to assess provider attitudes about glucose testing for adults prescribed second-generation antipsychotic medication. They concluded that establishing organizational priority across all treatment settings is important for achieving population-based diabetes screening goals for all Medicaid patients receiving antipsychotics.
AHRQ-funded; HS019464.
Citation: Morrato EH, Brewer SE, Campagna EJ .
Glucose testing for adults receiving Medicaid and antipsychotics: a population-based prescriber survey on behaviors, attitudes, and barriers.
Psychiatr Serv 2016 Jul 1;67(7):798-802. doi: 10.1176/appi.ps.201500181.
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Keywords: Diabetes, Medication, Behavioral Health, Practice Patterns, Screening
Ngo-Metzger Q, Owings J
AHRQ Author: Ngo-Metzger Q
Screening for abnormal blood glucose and type 2 diabetes mellitus.
This case study involves a 43-year-old woman with a seven pack-year smoking history. She has no health concerns and has not visited a physician in four years. Her blood pressure and pulse are normal, and her body mass index (BMI) is 27 kg per m2. She does not have a family history of diabetes mellitus. The case study poses three multiple choice questions together with the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendations and related background information.
AHRQ-authored.
Citation: Ngo-Metzger Q, Owings J .
Screening for abnormal blood glucose and type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Am Fam Physician 2016 Jun 15;93(12):1025-6.
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Keywords: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), Diabetes, Screening, Tobacco Use, Guidelines