Does a diabetes specialist team beat standard care for heart patients?
NCT ID NCT00248352
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a team of specialists—an endocrinologist, diabetes educator, and dietician—could help people with type 2 diabetes and heart disease control their blood sugar better than standard care. 169 patients were split into two groups: one received usual care from their cardiologist or regular diabetes doctor, the other got extra counseling and a specialist consult. The main goal was to see if blood sugar levels (HbA1C) improved more with the team approach after 6 months.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Consultation with endocrinologist, counseling from dietician and diabetes educator
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that specialized team-based care helps people with diabetes and heart disease better control their blood sugar.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study comparing care models, not testing a new drug. Results may not apply to all patients or settings.
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Locations
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University of Ottawa Heart Institute
Ottawa, Ontario, K1Y 4W7, Canada