A Single A1C >= 6.5% Accurately Identifies Type 2 Diabetes/Impaired Glucose Tolerance in African Americans.

Objective: In 2010, the American Diabetes Association revised its criteria for the diagnosis of diabetes to include A1C ≥ 6.5%; however, this has remained controversial, particularly for African Americans. The objective of this pilot study was to examine the usefulness of a single A1C determination in comparison with a same day 2-hour oral glucose tolerance test to diagnose type 2 diabetes in African Americans.

Gender differences in cardiovascular risk factors and risk perception among individuals with diabetes.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine gender-based differences in cardiovascular risk factors and risk perception among individuals with diabetes.

Methods: The sample consisted of patients with an established history of diabetes who were enrolled in a telemedicine trial to reduce cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. All subjects had a 10% or greater risk on the Framingham risk index.

Cardiovascular disease knowledge and risk perception among underserved individuals at increased risk of cardiovascular disease.

Background: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factor awareness and knowledge are believed to be prerequisites for adopting healthy lifestyle behaviors. The purpose of this study was to examine knowledge of CVD risk factors and risk perception among individuals with high CVD risk.

Methods: The sample consisted of inner city and rural medically underserved patients at high risk of CVD.