U.S. Diabetes Control Dangerously Poor
Full List of States
The table below is a state-by-state ranking showing the percentage of people studied with the A1C goal of 6.5%. The higher the ranking, the greater the percentage of those who are not in control of their blood sugar levels. A total of 39 states and Washington, D.C., are included. Data for report were provided by Surveillance Data Inc. (SDI).
Rank/State/Percent
1. Mississippi 72.8
2. Illinois 72.6
3. Utah 72.4
4. Ohio 71.7
5. Alabama 71.3
5. Louisiana 71.3
6. New York 71.1
7. Pennsylvania 70.9
8. Arkansas 69.6
9. West Virginia 69.5
10. Georgia 69.3
11. New Mexico 68.6
12. Washington 68.4
13. Maryland 68.1
14. Virginia 67.7
14.Texas 67.7
15. New Jersey 67.3
15. Arizona 67.3
15. Nevada 67.3
16. Colorado 67.1
17. Kansas 67.0
18. Kentucky 66.8
18. Washington, D.C. 66.8
19. Delaware 66.4
19. Indiana 66.4
20. South Carolina 66.3
21. Missouri 66.2
22. North Carolina 65.7
23. Tennessee 65.6
23. Oklahoma 65.6
24. Michigan 65.4
25. Oregon 64.2
26. Florida 63.9
27. Idaho 63.3
28. Wyoming 63.0
29. Alaska 61.8
30. Minnesota 59.3
31. Iowa 58.9
32. Nebraska 56.5
33. Montana 55.2
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0-69
70-130
131+
Your level is currently
If the level is below 70 and you are experiencing symptoms such as shaking, sweating or difficulty thinking, you will need to raise the number immediately. A quick solution is to eat a few pieces of hard candy or 1 tablespoon of sugar or honey. Recheck your numbers again in 15 minutes to see if the number has gone up. If not, repeat the steps above or call your doctor.
People who experience hypoglycemia several times in a week should call their health care provider. It's important to monitor your levels each day so you can make sure your numbers are within the range. If you are pregnant always consult with your health care provider.
Congratulations on taking steps to manage your health.
However, it's important to continue to track your numbers so that you can make lifestyle changes if needed. If you are pregnant always consult with your physician.
Your level is high if this reading was taken before eating. Aim for 70-130 before meals and less than 180 two hours after meals.
Even if your number is high, it's not too late for you to take control of your health and lower your blood sugar.
One of the first steps is to monitor your levels each day. If you are pregnant always consult with your physician.
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