Endocrinologists’ Opinions of Diabetology as a Primary Care Subspecialty
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Figures
- FIGURE 1.
When queried about the supply of endocrinologists to manage diabetes, respondents felt that there are not enough endocrinologists. Just over 76% disagreed or strongly disagreed with the statement that there are enough endocrinologists for diabetes. Of those surveyed, two-thirds identified their practices as being diabetes-focused.
- FIGURE 2.
Respondents were asked if they would be supportive of diabetology as its own primary care subspecialty. Not quite one-third were supportive. Just under half were not supportive, and the remaining respondents gave neutral responses regarding their support.
Tables
- TABLE 1.
Respondents’ Demographics
Percentage of Respondents Years in practice ≤5 25.90 6–10 14.80 11–15 16.05 16–20 5.00 21–25 16.05 26–30 11.10 >30 11.10 Area served Urban 70.60 Suburban 24.70 Rural 3.50 Other 1.20 Type of practice Private 26.70 Community center 0.00 Government-funded 2.30 Hospital-owned 18.60 Veterans Affairs 1.20 Academic center 51.20 Focus of practice Diabetes 66.60 Thyroid disorders 10.70 Bone metabolism 3.60 Neuroendocrine 3.60 Other 15.50
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April 2018, 36(2)
Endocrinologists’ Opinions of Diabetology as a Primary Care Subspecialty
