Pharmacists Management of Diabetes

Pharmacist Management of Diabetes Mellitus: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

The hypothesis is that patients with poorly controlled diabetes would have greater improvement in their blood sugar control when managed by a clinical pharmacist than when managed with usual medical care. Patients with poor control are randomized to pharmacist management or to usual medical care for one year.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age 18 years or older
• A1c greater than or equal to 9.0

Exclusion Criteria:

• Not expected to live for the duration of the study
• Managed by an endocrinologist
• Unwillingness to participate and attend pharmacist visits