A Retrospective Study of Cardiovascular Events Related to the Use of Glucose Lowering Drug Treatment in Primary Care

A Retrospective Epidemiological Study to Investigate Outcome and Mortality With Glucose Lowering Drug Treatment in Primary Care

To describe the type II diabetes population in primary care with special reference to treatment, other diseases and mortality during the last decade. To test the hypothesis that the type or combination of per oral glucose lowering drugs have different effects on the risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetic complications.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients with type II diabetes, according to medical records, diagnosis, prescription or lab assessments

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients followed by physician for less than 6 months after diagnosis of Diabetes type II