@entity164 2 XXXX in the pediatric population: Are we meeting ADA clinical guidelines in Ohio?

@entity1 @entity164 @entity6
Several studies have demonstrated the importance of achieving the American @entity6 Association (ADA) clinical guidelines in adults. However, research is limited on adherence to these guidelines in the pediatric population. This retrospective chart review examined 56 charts from 6 physician offices and 1 multispecialty health care system in Ohio. Variables of interest included recommendations from the 2007 ADA Standards of Medical Care in @entity6 . HgA1c was measured every 3 months in 44.6% of @entity1 , while 55% achieved A1c goal. Blood pressure was monitored in all @entity1 , with 57% meeting goal. Lipids and urine microalbumin were tested annually in 51.7% and 26.7% of @entity1 , respectively. Dilated eye and foot exams were performed on 53.5% and 37.5% of @entity1 , respectively. Adherence to ADA clinical guidelines for pediatric @entity1 with @entity164 2 @entity6 is suboptimal. The authors recommend that specific evidence-based guidelines be evaluated for @entity1 with @entity164 2 @entity6 .
