Figure 3.1. Benchmarks of important tests for adults* who have diabetes, 2001

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This figure is a selection of four bar charts showing the average and recommended test rates for important benchmark tests for adults who have diabetes in 2001. The four charts are described as follows:

Upper left-hand chart: HbA1c test benchmarks

Benchmark	HbA1c at least once per year	HbA1c at least twice per year
Theoretic limit	100%	100%
Best-in-class average	95.6%	83.0%
National HP2010 goal	N/A	50%
National average	79.4%	61.1%

Upper right-hand chart: Retinal exam benchmarks

Theoretic limit: 100%
Best-in-class average: 79.6%
National HP2010 goal: 75%
National average: 66.7%

Lower left-hand chart: Foot exam benchmarks

Theoretic limit: 100%
Best-in-class average: 81.3%
National HP2010 goal: 75%
National average: 64.6%

Lower right-hand chart: Flu vaccination benchmarks

Theoretic limit: 100%
Best-in-class average: 59.0%
National HP2010 goal: N/A
National average: 37.4%

Source: Derived from the NHQR, 2003, based on CDC BRFSS.

* All adults, except for flu vaccination, which is for age 18 to 64.

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