Table 3

Logistic GEE regression comparing odds of meeting annual diabetes care guidelines in pre versus during pandemic period among KPGA adult members with prevalent diabetes, 2018–2021

% meeting annual guidelines
Diabetes care processPrepandemic (2018–2019)During pandemic (2020–2021)Absolute change (during vs pre)OR (95% CI)*
HbA1c79.075.1−3.90.80 (0.76 to 0.83)
Blood pressure93.582.3−11.20.31 (0.29 to 0.33)
Cholesterol38.729.9−8.80.67 (0.65 to 0.70)
Creatinine77.175.2−1.90.90 (0.86 to 0.94)
UACR35.331.5−3.80.84 (0.81 to 0.88)
Eye examination14.311.0−3.30.72 (0.68 to 0.76)
Foot examination2.71.9−0.80.67 (0.60 to 0.76)
  • *Compares during versus pre period, adjusted for baseline age.

  • GEE, generalized estimating equation; KPGA, Kaiser Permanente Georgia; UACR, urine-albumin-creatinine ratio.