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Table 2 Logistic regression models (Odds ratios and 95% confidence intervals) exploring the relationship of clinical guideline use to diabetes-related knowledge and clinical decision making

From: The use of clinical guidelines highlights ongoing educational gaps in physicians’ knowledge and decision making related to diabetes

Physician responses

Unadjusted model

Adjusted model*

Good understanding of diabetes medications in their practice

2.99 (1.95-4.61)

2.80 (1.79-4.39)

Unfamiliarity with insulin as a barrier to early insulin initiation

0.41 (0.21- 0.80)

0.37 (0.18-0.76)

Unfamiliarity/inexperience with pharmacologic options as a barrier to adopting intensive multi-factorial interventions

0.32 (0.17- 0.58)

0.33 (0.17-0.62)

  1. *Adjusted for physician specialty, practice volume and frequency diagnosing and treating patients with diabetes.