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What were the factors associated with higher prevalence of diabetes among Hispanic/Latino adults in the US?

The prevalence of diabetes varied by Hispanic/Latino background, with the highest rates among Mexicans, Puerto Ricans, and Dominicans. Prevalence of diabetes also increased with age and BMI, and was negatively associated with education and household income.

What percentage of Hispanic/Latino adults with diabetes achieved adequate glycemic control?

Only 48.0% of Hispanic/Latino adults with diabetes achieved adequate glycemic control.

What percentage of Hispanic/Latino adults with diabetes had health insurance?

Only 52.4% of Hispanic/Latino adults with diabetes had health insurance.

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The study examined diabetes prevalence, awareness, and control among Hispanic/Latino adults in the US.
The study enrolled 16,415 people from four US metropolitan areas.
Diabetes was defined by fasting plasma glucose, impaired glucose tolerance, glycosylated hemoglobin, or use of hypoglycemic agents.
Diabetes prevalence varied by Hispanic/Latino background, with the highest rates among Mexicans, Puerto Ricans, and Dominicans.
Prevalence of diabetes increased with age and BMI, and was negatively associated with education and household income.
Diabetes awareness was low at 58.7%.
Adequate glycemic control was achieved in only 48.0% of those with diabetes.
Only 52.4% of those with diabetes had health insurance.
The study highlights the importance of public health policies to address the high prevalence of diabetes and low rates of awareness, control, and health insurance among Hispanic/Latino adults in the US.
The study was a prospective, multicenter, population-based study.