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].