Diagnosis and Control of Diabetes and Hypertension
| Characteristic | Urban Whites % | Rural Whites % | Urban African Americans % | Rural African Americans % | PValue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HbA1c = glycosylated hemoglobin. | |||||
| Previously diagnosed diabetes | 4.5 | 6.5 | 6.0 | 9.5 | <.01 |
| Previously diagnosed hypertension | 23.3 | 28.5 | 28.8 | 36.0 | <.01 |
| Previously diagnosed diabetes and elevated HbA1c, ≥8% | 42.6 | 32.6 | 45.4 | 60.6 | |
| Previously diagnosed hypertension and elevated systolic blood pressure, >140 mmHg | 38.6 | 38.1 | 41.7 | 44.1 | |
| Previously diagnosed hypertension and elevated diastolic blood pressure, >90 mmHg | 13.5 | 11.0 | 20.2 | 23.2 | |