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Diabetes Care Quality Improvement: Resource Guide

Figure 5.2. State Diabetes Quality Improvement Worksheet

From Table 2.3 — State-Specific Estimate of Cost Burden of Diabetes:

  • Number of people with diabetes.
  • Percent of the population with diabetes.
  • Direct cost of diabetes in the State.
  • Indirect cost of diabetes in the State.

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From Table 2.1 — NHQR Diabetes Quality Measures

  • HbA1c testing rate (two or more times per year) in the State
    • national average 61
    • HP 2010 goal 50
    • Best in class State average 82
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  • Retinal eye examination rate in the State
    • national average 67
    • HP 2010 goal 75
    • Best in class State average 81
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  • Foot examination rate in the State
    • national average 65
    • HP 2010 goal 75
    • Best in class State average 82
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  • Flu vaccination rate in the State
    • national average 37
    • HP 2010 goal n/a
    • Best in class State average 58
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From Appendix H — CDC and State Funding for Diabetes Program

  • CDC funding
  • State in-kind and general funding
  • State funding in States with similar disease burden
  • State funding ranges in surrounding States

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From Appendix F — NHQR Quality Measures for Various Conditions

Measures on which state is below average (indicated by a minus sign in the column for the state)

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