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Gateway Clinic Participates in University of Minnesota Family Practice Study

Gateway Clinic is participating in a study with the University of Minnesota to improve diabetes care.  The study, entitled IMPACT (Improving Diabetes though Primary Care Translation), explores the use of technology to make available the latest scientific diabetes research.

Diabetes affects over 16 million people in the United States, and despite significant advances in therapy, it remains the sixth leading cause of death.  Intensive management of blood sugar levels, blood pressure, and lipid levels in individuals with diabetes has been demonstrated to greatly reduce the risk of developing related problems such as heart disease, stroke, blindness, lower leg amputations and kidney failure. 

“Gateway Clinic’s involvement in this study illustrates their continuing commitment to provide the highest quality care,” said Dr. Kevin Peterson, University of Minnesota assistant professor and principal investigator of the IMPACT study.  “The study will be of national importance in demonstrating that quality diabetes care starts with your family doctor.” 

The National Institute of Diabetes, Digestive, and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK, NIH) are funding the IMPACT study to understand how to better control the diabetes epidemic.  The study is administered by the University of Minnesota Department of Family Practice and Community Health, and will follow several quality measures as well as the costs of providing care to people with type 2 diabetes.

Gateway Clinic continues to work with the regional, state and national leaders in health care to improve the care of patients in this region.

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