Socioeconomic position is associated with glycemic control in youth and young adults with type 1 diabetes.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Health inequities persist in youth and young adults (YYA) with type 1diabetes in achieving optimal glycemic control. The purpose of this study was to assess the contribution of multiple indicators of social need to these inequities.

Research design and methods

Two hundred and twenty two YYA withtype 1 diabetes enrolled in the SEARCH Food Insecurity Study in South Carolina and Washington between the years 2013 and 2015 were included. Latent class analysis was used to identify socioeconomic profiles based on household income, parental education, health insurance, household food insecurity, and food assistance. Profiles were evaluated in relation to glycemic control using multivariable linear and logistic regression, with HbA1c > 9%(75 mmol/mol) defined as high-risk g

SUBMITTER: Sutherland MW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8054269 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature