Did You Know? Hemoglobin A1c Levels Differ in Black and White Patients, Regardless of Blood Sugar Level

Hemoglobin A1c Levels Differ in Black and White Patients, Regardless of Blood Sugar Level: Studies have shown that blacks have higher hemoglobin A1c levels than whites. Experts have attributed this disparity to differences in diabetes control related to socioeconomic status, access to and use of medical care, and health care provider behavior. However, some prior studies suggest that hemoglobin A1c levels may be affected by factors other than glucose concentration. See this week’s Item #1.