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

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 specialt...

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Published in:Clinical diabetes 2014-10, Vol.32 (4), p.152-157
Main Authors: Zaugg, Stephanie D, Dogbey, Godwin, Collins, Karen, Reynolds, Sharon, Batista, Carter, Brannan, Grace, Shubrook, Jay H
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Diabetes
Glucose
Medical treatment
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Summary: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.
ISSN:0891-8929
1945-4953
DOI:10.2337/diaclin.32.4.152