Complications from type-2 diabetes down 80%, says report

A care programme for managing type-2 diabetes by general practitioners has reduced complications from the disease by 80%.

An audit report of the Midland Diabetes Structured Care Programme also found that major savings can be achieved in the management of diabetes by GCPs.

GP lead for the study Dr Velma Harkins said the results of the programme, which began in 1998, were very encouraging.