Factors Associated With Achieving Target A1C in Children and Adolescents With Type 1 Diabetes: Findings From the T1D Exchange Quality Improvement Collaborative

Overview

Journal Clin Diabetes

Specialty Endocrinology

Date 2023 Jan 30

PMID 36714245

Authors

Carla Demeterco-Berggren

Osagie Ebekozien

Nudrat Noor

Saketh Rompicherla

Shideh Majidi

Nana-Hawa Yayah Jones

Ryan McDonough

Ori Odugbesan

Ahlee Kim

Roberto Izquierdo

Manmohan K Kamboj

Laura M Jacobsen

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Abstract

The optimal care of type 1 diabetes involves consistent glycemic management to avoid short- and long-term complications. However, despite advancements in diabetes technology and standards, achieving adequate glycemic levels in children and adolescents remains a challenge. This study aimed to identify factors associated with achieving the recommended A1C target of <7% from the United States-based multicenter T1D Exchange Quality Improvement Collaborative cohort, including 25,383 children and adolescents living with type 1 diabetes.

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