Diabetes numeracy and blood glucose control: association with type of diabetes and source of care

  • Stephanie D Zaugg
  • , G Y Dogbey
  • , Karen Collins
  • , Sharon Reynolds
  • , Carter Batista
  • , Grace Brannan
  • , Jay H Shubrook

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Abstract

Limited diabetes numeracy may be an important factor affecting diabetes care and treatment adherence. This study assessed the relationship between the Diabetes Numeracy Test (DNT-15 score) and patient and treatment variables. Patients who had type 1 diabetes and those who received care from specialty centers had higher levels of numeracy, but this did not translate into improved glucose control.

Original languageAmerican English
JournalClinical diabetes : a publication of the American Diabetes Association
Volume32
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StatePublished - Oct 1 2014

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