핵심 개념
Lack of awareness of A1c levels among US adults with diabetes poses risks to long-term health outcomes and highlights the importance of patient education and communication between healthcare providers and patients.
초록
The study discussed the lack of awareness of A1c levels among US adults with diabetes and its implications for long-term health outcomes. It emphasized the importance of patient education and communication between healthcare providers and patients to improve diabetes management. The content covered key takeaways, why the issue matters, study design, key results, limitations, and disclosures.
Key Takeaways
22% of US adults with diabetes were unaware of their A1c levels.
Sociodemographic factors like income, education, and race were associated with lack of awareness.
Patients with better knowledge of their A1c levels experience better diabetes management.
Why This Matters
Poor glycemic control is linked to various health risks in diabetes.
Patient knowledge of A1c is crucial for self-management.
Better communication between patients and healthcare providers is essential.
Study Design
2723 participants aged 20 or older were included in the study.
A1c concordance was defined as a ≤0.5% difference between self-reported and lab-measured values.
Key Results
22% of participants were unaware of their most recent A1c value.
Lack of awareness was more common among certain demographic groups.
No significant associations were found with age, sex, or insurance status.
Limitations
Small sample size of people with diabetes.
Inability to differentiate between type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
Results may not apply to undiagnosed diabetes patients.
Disclosures
The study did not receive specific funding.
Authors had no relevant financial disclosures.
통계
22% of US adults reported not knowing their current A1c value.
48% reported an A1c that differed by >0.5% compared with lab-measured values.
9% did not know the A1c target set by their healthcare provider.
The mean self-reported A1c value was 7.2%, and the lab-measured value was 7.4%.
인용구
"Patients' knowledge and understanding of A1C are essential for diabetes self-management."
"The findings suggest that clinicians should evaluate and enhance patients' knowledge of their A1c."