Figure 1. Glycemic values for patients in the Atlanta study by type of diabetes (Text Version)

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Figure 1. Glycemic values for patients in the Atlanta study by type of diabetes (Text Version)

Glycemic values less than 7 percent:
Patients with Type 1 diabetes: 57%
Patients with Type 2 diabetes: 61%

Glycemic values higher than 7 percent and less than 8 percent:
Patients with Type 1 diabetes: 23%
Patients with Type 2 diabetes: 26%

Glycemic values higher than 8 percent and less than 9 percent:
Patients with Type 1 diabetes: 10%
Patients with Type 2 diabetes: 9%

Glycemic values higher than 9 percent:
Patients with Type 1 diabetes: 10%
Patients with Type 2 diabetes: 4%

Source: Miller CD, Phillips LS, Tate MK, et al. Meeting American Diabetes Association guidelines in endocrinologist practice. Diabetes Care 2000; 23(4):444-8.

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