Characteristics of Patients and Encounters (N=177)
| Characteristic | Mean (SD) or % |
|---|---|
| Hemoglobin A1c=glycosylated hemoglobin. | |
| Age, years | 59.0 (13.3) |
| Female, % | 51.3 |
| Hispanic, % | 59.2 |
| Hemoglobin A1c level | |
| >7.0% | 55.4, |
| >8.0% | 34.5 |
| Length of encounter, minutes | 17.0 (8.4) |
| Number of patient concerns | 2.0 (1.9) |
| Encounters with a change in hypoglycemic medication, % | |
| All | 26.7 |
| With hemoglobin A1c level >7% | 35.6 |
| With hemoglobin A1c level >8% | 42.9 |
| With hemoglobin A1c level >9% | 46.4 |
| Days to next scheduled appointment | 60.9 (43.2) |