Trends and Predictors of Glycemic Control Among Adults With Type 2 Diabetes Covered by Alabama Medicaid, 2011–2019
Caroline Presley, Yulia Khodneva, Lucia Juarez, Carrie R. Howell, April A. Agne, Kevin R. Riggs, Lei Huang, Maria Pisu, Emily B. Levitan, Andrea Cherrington
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: ), blood pressure, and cholesterol. We sought to evaluate temporal trends and predictors of achieving glycemic control among adults with type 2 diabetes covered by Alabama Medicaid from 2011 through 2019. METHODS: thresholds. RESULTS: <7% or <8% in any model. CONCLUSION: target of <8%, more work is needed to improve outcomes of low-income adults with type 2 diabetes.
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