Reported Knowledge of Recent HbA1c, Blood Pressure, and LDL-cholesterol Levels and Goals Among US Adults with Diabetes—National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2011–2020 - Takeaways - MDSpire

Reported Knowledge of Recent HbA1c, Blood Pressure, and LDL-cholesterol Levels and Goals Among US Adults with Diabetes—National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2011–2020

  • By

  • Bharat Poudel

  • Ligong Chen

  • Medha J. Dubal

  • Ashley E. Christenson

  • Caroline Presley

  • Paul Muntner

  • Michael Fang

  • Kathryn Foti

  • May 6, 2026

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    Only 50.5% of US adults with diabetes achieved recommended HbA1c levels, while 70.4% controlled BP and 60.3% managed LDL-cholesterol.

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    Diabetes self-management education is essential for improving patient knowledge of HbA1c, BP, and LDL-cholesterol levels.

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    A significant gap exists in knowledge about HbA1c, BP, and LDL-cholesterol levels among US adults with diabetes.

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    The study analyzed data from 3,464 NHANES participants to assess awareness of diabetes-related health metrics.

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    Understanding reported knowledge of diabetes metrics can inform targeted interventions to improve patient outcomes.

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Reported Knowledge of Recent HbA1c, Blood Pressure, and LDL-cholesterol Levels and Goals Among US Adults with Diabetes—National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2011–2020

  • by Bharat Poudel, Ligong Chen, Medha J. Dubal, Ashley E. Christenson, Caroline Presley, Paul Muntner, Michael Fang, Kathryn Foti

  • May 6, 2026

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