Study variables
The primary exposure in this study was type of care (PCP vs MDT).
Primary outcomes were 1-year changes in weight and BMI between Q1 and
Q4, while secondary outcomes included 1-year changes in systolic blood
pressure (SBP), diastolic blood pressure (DBP), numbers of
cardiometabolic risk factors (CMRF), and A1c in the same period. Weight
was measured with light clothing and without shoes, using a calibrated
scale (Health-o-meter Pro Plus®). Height was measured using a
stadiometer (Seca ®). Blood pressure (BP) was measured in the right arm,
using the appropriate cuff size, in a sitting position, with a validated
aneroid sphygmomanometer (McKesson®). A1C was measured using both
in-house rapid testing (Alere Afinion™ AS100) and laboratory test by
immunoassay in a certified laboratory
[7].