Polls

Because the A1c test is important for more than diagnosing diabetes and prediabetes, it is important that we each know what our A1c is. Do you know what your A1c number is? Follow the link to share your response!

How often do you recommend to your type 2 patients who are not on insulin to monitor their blood sugars daily? 1. Once a day 2. Twice a day 3. More than twice a day 4. Once a week or Less than daily Follow the link to share your response.

Do you recommend diabetes apps to your patients? 1) Yes 2) No 3) Not at this time, but interested Follow the link to share your response.

Do you think that a single-payer heathcare system would help to provide better care at less cost? Follow the link to share your opinion.

Do you know the 13 risk factors for prediabetes? 1) Yes 2) No 3) Not sure (See article #3)

What percent of your patients with diabetes fail to meet national treatment targets for glycemic, blood pressure, or cholesterol control? a) >50% b) >75% c) < 50% d) 25% Follow the link to see how you and your colleagues compare.

Do you agree with the statement: Doing a monthly A1c test could act as a way to motivate patients to better care? Follow the link to share your response and see what your colleagues think!

At what A1c level would you recommend the use of metformin? 1. 5.6% 2. 5.7 – 5.9% 3. 6.0% 4. 6.1 – 6.2% 5. 6.3 – 6.4% 6. 6.5 – 7% Follow the link to share your response.

Which additional test do you prefer to use when doing a physical exam? 1. A fasting blood glucose 2. An A1c 3. Neither Follow the link to share your opinion!

How often do you recommend to your patients with type 2 who do not take insulin that they monitor their blood glucose? 1) Once daily in the AM 2) Twice daily in the AM and after 1 meal 3) 3 or 4 times daily 2 to 3 times a week 4) Other Follow the link to see how you compare to your colleagues.