Strict glycemic control and mortality risk among US adults with type 2 diabetes

Evelyn Davila, Hermes Florez, Mary Trepka, Lora Fleming, Theo NIYONSENGA, David J. Lee, Jai Parkash

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Abstract

Objective
To assess the relationships between strict HbA1c levels and mortality risk among adults with type 2 diabetes by age, insulin therapy, and hypertension comorbidity.

Methods
Data of adult participants with type 2 diabetes from the third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (1988–1994) and its linked mortality file (with follow-up death up to 2000) were used.

Results
Having strict glycemic control (i.e., HbA1c ≤6.5%) was associated with a lower risk of mortality (hazards ratio=0.69; 95% confidence interval=0.48–0.98). However, among those with strict glycemic control levels, statistically significant results were not found.

Conclusion
Reaching strict glycemic control levels in the general US population with type 2 diabetes appears to be associated with lower mortality. Further research is needed as to how strict glycemic control affects certain diabetic groups.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)289-291
Number of pages3
JournalJournal of Diabetes and Its Complications
Volume25
Issue number5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2011
Externally publishedYes

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