State-level metabolic comorbidity prevalence and control among adults age 50-plus with diabetes: estimates from electronic health records and survey data in five states

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    Control of Hemoglobin A1c, Blood Pressure, and Cholesterol (ABCs) is essential for preventing microand macro-vascular diabetes-related complications. The lack of state-level estimates of the prevalence and control of diabetes and major metabolic comorbidities, such as hypertension and high cholesterol, limits the ability of public health agencies to monitor diabetes prevention and management at the state level. Researchers in New York City validated EHR-based estimates in the general adult population relative to population-based survey and chart review data. The EHR-based estimates performed well for diabetes and hypertension, although the . . .

     

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