RSS Feeds
Does Lower Diabetes-Related Numeracy Lead to Increased Risk for Hypoglycemic Events?
- Kerri Cavanaugh, MD, MHS; and
- Russell L. Rothman, MD, MPP
- From Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN 37232.
IN RESPONSE:
We agree that interventions to reduce the frequency and severity of hypoglycemic episodes in patients are an integral component of diabetes care and patient safety. Patient literacy and numeracy may play an important role in adverse events related to blood sugar management. For a subgroup of patients in our study (n = 163 [41% of the primary sample]), we were able to download data from their blood …
