Prevalence of Diabetes Management Among Adults Age 20–64 Years With Diabetes, by Health Insurance Status, U.S., 2017–March 2020
| DIABETES CONTROL MEASURE | PERCENT (STANDARD ERROR) | |
|---|---|---|
| Health Insurance | No Health Insurance | |
| A1c (%) | ||
| <7.0 | 51.4 (4.9) | 30.1 (6.2) |
| <8.0 | 72.0 (4.3) | 53.6 (5.3) |
| <9.0 | 85.0 (2.4) | 61.9 (4.4) |
| Blood pressure (mmHg) | ||
| <130/80 | 49.7 (3.2) | 59.1 (7.0) |
| <140/80 | 55.8 (4.0) | 64.5 (7.2) |
| <140/90 | 75.1 (3.4) | 74.9 (6.5) |
| Cholesterol | ||
| LDL <100 mg/dL | 55.3 (5.0) | 27.7 (10.0)1 |
| On statin | 53.6 (3.4) | 25.5 (5.8) |
A1c, blood pressure, and cholesterol are measured in the exam component of the NHANES. Diabetes status is self-reported. Conversion formulas for A1c and LDL cholesterol values are provided in the Conversions section. A1c, glycosylated hemoglobin; LDL, low-density lipoprotein.
Relative standard error >30%–40%
SOURCE: National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys (NHANES) 2017–March 2020
From: Health Insurance and Diabetes
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