Status: Baseline only
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Most Recent Data:
18.7
percent
(2013-16)
Target:
11.6 percent
Desired Direction:
Decrease desired
Baseline:
18.7 percent of adults aged 18 years and over with diagnosed diabetes had an A1c value greater than 9.0 percent in 2013-16 (age adjusted to the year 2000 standard population)
Reduce the proportion of adults with diagnosed diabetes with an A1c value greater than 9.0 percent
Target-Setting Method
Percentage point improvement
Summary
When people with diabetes have an A1c level above 9 percent, they may need more care and treatment. Clinical trials have shown that having A1c levels above 9 percent increases the risk of complications.
Topics: Diabetes, Health Care
Workgroup: Diabetes Workgroup