May 07, 2008
Racial disparities in diabetes control
DIABETES CONTROL may be more challenging for Hispanics than for non-Hispanic whites, a meta-analysis suggests.
Researchers found that hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) levels are higher in Hispanics than non-Hispanic whites, with an overall mean HbA1c difference of 0.5%. The reasons for the disparity in HbA1c levels are not known, but plausible explanations include differences in biology, access to care, insurance status, and diabetes treatment adherence
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Posted by David Porter at 08:00 AM
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Category: Health; Health Disparities; racial differences
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