Table 2.

Overview of the variables, measures and instruments used in the Physician-completed questionnaires

Section	Variables	Details/Answers
Patients’ information
Diabetes	Diabetes type
Laboratory results	HbA1C, lipid profile, serum creatininea, urine microalbuminuria, blood pressure, weight, height	Last value and date
Processes-of-care	Diabetic foot examination, eye examination by ophtalmologist, influenza vaccination	Done/not done and date
Global satisfaction with patient managment	Satisfaction with patients’ care and management, barriers to better care management
Physicians’ characteristics
Personal information	Age, gender, year of diploma, year of start of private practice, board certification type
Practice information	Practice location, practice type, activity rate, participation in quality programmes/circles

^aSince the 2012 follow-up