CASE STUDIES: GENERAL MEDICINE
Diabetes
MMG supported the landmark diabetes prevention study (DPP) sponsored by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases and continues to support the subsequent follow-up outcomes study (DPPOS).
Results
- DPP retention program achieved a 92 percent retention rate.
- DPPOS retention rate remains above 85% at year 10.
- DPPOS Metformin group medication compliance is at 84%.
- DPPOS Lifestyle group is maintaining a significant weight loss, currently an average of 5.8 lbs.