Americans haven’t made big improvements with meeting diabetes targets

A new analysis of nearly 2,500 adults finds that, over a 10-year span, there hasn’t been a significant improvement in meeting diabetes treatment and care targets. Here’s more: 

• The study: Researchers looked at data at three different time periods between 2005-2016 and assessed changes in diabetes care, including various treatment goals. 
• The findings: Some 94% of adults between 2013 and 2016 were getting care for their diabetes, a rate that was similar in the 2006-2008 group as well as the 2009-2012 group. Only about 40% were able to keep their cholesterol and blood pressure levels under control, a rate that was once again similar across the different time periods. 
• The takeaway: The study authors recommend increased diabetes screening, expanded access to health insurance, and implementing strategies to increase patient adherence to medication.