NZ Doctor Article: REPORT Study

New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa recently featured an article on the REducing the PrOgression of diabetic kidney disease: a cluster Randomised Trial (REPORT).

The aim of this trial is to prevent progression of diabetic kidney disease by putting funding and resources in general practice. Diabetes has a large burden on our healthcare system, treatment for this disease costs $2.1 billion annually. By preventing the progression of disease, the study team hopes to improve health outcomes for the Counties Manukau communities.