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Blood glucose screening rates among Minnesota adults with hypertension, Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, 2011.
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November 2014
Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota. Dr Smith is also affiliated with the Mayo College of Medicine, Rochester, Minnesota.
Article Synopsis
- Many adults in the US have chronic conditions, particularly hypertension and diabetes, which can negatively impact heart health; early detection and treatment of diabetes are crucial for those with hypertension.
- In a study of Minnesota adults, about 19.6% had diabetes and 10.7% had prediabetes, yet nearly one-third of those with hypertension had not been screened for blood glucose in the last 3 years.
- Factors leading to a lack of screening included younger age, non-obesity, not having a recent check-up, being on hypertension medication, and having less education, highlighting missed opportunities for early diabetes detection and management.