The effectiveness of group medical visits on diabetes mellitus type 2 (dm2) specific outcomes in adults: a systematic review.

The prevalence of diabetes mellitus is ubiquitous. Complications and costs of diabetes are rising and are depleting limited resources. It is imperative for healthcare professionals and patients alike to confront this chronic condition by exploring new interventions. An innovative health care delivery model has emerged in the last 25 years in the form of the group medical visit. Group medical visits can range from of six to twenty patients scheduled together with time allotted for individual care as well as in the group setting.