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World J Diabetes. Dec 15, 2013; 4(6): 349-357
Published online Dec 15, 2013. doi: 10.4239/wjd.v4.i6.349
Published online Dec 15, 2013. doi: 10.4239/wjd.v4.i6.349
Prevalence of normoglycemic, prediabetic and diabetic A1c levels
Judith Aponte, Department of Nursing, Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing, Hunter College, City University of New York, New York, NY 10010, United State
Author contributions: Aponte J conducted the study, analyzed the data and wrote the manuscript.
Supported by A PSC-CUNY Award, jointly funded by The Professional Staff Congress and The City University of New York
Correspondence to: Judith Aponte, PhD, RN, CDE, CCM, APHN-BC, Department of Nursing, Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing, Hunter College, City University of New York, New York, NY 10010, United States. jap@hunter.cuny.edu
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Received: August 19, 2013
Revised: October 17, 2013
Accepted: October 19, 2013
Published online: December 15, 2013
Revised: October 17, 2013
Accepted: October 19, 2013
Published online: December 15, 2013
Core Tip
Core tip: The National Health and Nutritional Examination Survey (NHANES) 2007-2008 and NHANES 2009-2010 data sets were used. In these data sets, trends and differences in normoglycemic, prediabetic and diabetic A1c levels among five different ethnic groups are explained in detail. Significance of these findings, limitations of these data sets, and community-based initiatives are discussed.