The European journal of general practice
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To assess glycaemic control among Estonian patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM2) and to find patient and disease related factors associated with adequate glycaemic control. ⋯ The studied DM2 patients often did not reach the clinical targets suggested in the guidelines. Awareness of the HbA1c test was related to better glycaemic control. However, advanced stage of the disease had a negative effect on HbA1c.
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Long-term treatment with antidepressants is considered effective in preventing recurrence of major depressive disorder (MDD). It is unclear whether this is true for primary care. ⋯ No RCTs addressing the efficacy of maintenance treatment with antidepressants as compared to placebo were performed in primary care. Recommendations on maintenance treatment with antidepressants in primary care cannot be considered evidence-based.