ADC Quality Report Card Endocrinology
Diabetes – Preventing Complications through Blood Sugar Control

Why It’s Important:

Over 21 million Americans have diabetes. Diabetes means that a person’s blood glucose (often called blood sugar) is too high. The body needs glucose for energy, but too much glucose in the blood is not healthy.  Controlling the blood sugar is an important part of diabetes treatment. It helps prevent medical complications in eyes, kidneys, and nerves. It also reduces the risk for heart disease.

January 2012 Measures

Patients seen by doctors of The Austin Diagnostic Clinic beat the national average when it comes to goals set by the American Diabetes Association for blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol control.

Controlled Blood Sugar - % of patients aged 18 through 75 years with diabetes mellitus who had most recent documented hemoglobin A1c less than 9.0%

Controlled Cholesterol - % of patients aged 18 through 75 years with diabetes mellitus who had most recent documented LDL level in control (less than 100 mg/dl)

Controlled Blood Pressure - % of patients aged 18 through 75 years with diabetes mellitus who had most recent blood pressure in control (less than 130/80 mmHg)

What You Can Do:

If you think you are at risk for diabetes, or you have diabetes and need help managing it, make an appointment at The Austin Diagnostic Clinic with a family practice doctor to check your blood sugar. Let us help you manage your health.

Resources:

	ADC Endocrinology 512/901.4005 For diagnosis and treatment of diabetes control
	ADC Diabetes Management Program 512/901.4549 Classes to help manage diabetes
	ADC Health Risk Management 512/901.4540 Medically supervised weight loss/management classes
	American Diabetes Association 1-800-342-2383 For information on diabetes, medical updates, and local resources

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