22% of US Adults With Diabetes Don’t Know Their Blood Sugar Control

A new study has found that 22% of US adults with diabetes don’t know their A1c level. A1c is a blood test that measures average blood sugar levels over the past 3 months. It is an important tool for managing diabetes, as it can help people with diabetes to see how well their blood sugar levels are being controlled.

Not knowing your A1c level can make it difficult to manage your diabetes. This is because A1c levels can help people with diabetes to see if their blood sugar levels are too high or too low. If your A1c level is too high, it means that your blood sugar levels have been too high for too long. This can increase your risk of developing complications from diabetes, such as heart disease, stroke, blindness, and kidney disease, according to Medscape.

The study, which was published in the journal Diabetes Care, found that people who didn’t know their A1c level were more likely to be African American or Hispanic, have lower incomes, and have less education. The study also found that people who didn’t know their A1c level were less likely to be taking medication for their diabetes and were more likely to have had a recent hospitalization for diabetes-related complications.

The study’s authors say that the findings highlight the need for better education and support for people with diabetes. They say that healthcare providers should make it a priority to talk to their patients about A1c testing and to help them understand the importance of knowing their A1c level.

If you have diabetes, talk to your healthcare provider about getting your A1c level checked regularly. A1c testing is an important part of managing your diabetes and can help you to prevent complications.

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