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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Autores principales: Zaugg, Stephanie D., Dogbey, Godwin, Collins, Karen, Reynolds, Sharon, Batista, Carter, Brannan, Grace, Shubrook, Jay H.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: American Diabetes Association 2014
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4220594/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25646940
http://dx.doi.org/10.2337/diaclin.32.4.152
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Sumario: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.

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