The New York City A1C Registry
Info. for Patients | Info. for Health Care Providers
A health code amendment (PDF) that took effect on January 15, 2006 requires that laboratories report the results of a blood test called A1C for New York City residents to the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. A1C measures average blood sugar level over the past 3 months. A1C is used to monitor and change treatment plans for individuals with diabetes.
The goal for most people is an A1C less than 7.0% (average blood sugar of 154 mg/dL). Good control of A1C can help prevent complications such as heart, eye, kidney, and nerve disease. A1C may also be used to screen for diabetes.
A1C test results received by the Registry are used by the Department to:
- Support providers and their patients in improving diabetes care
- Monitor blood sugar control in New York City over time
The A1C Registry program (PDF) was implemented first in health care facilities serving the South Bronx and is currently being expanded throughout New York City. The Department conducts outreach visits to introduce the Registry program, including the support tools which are at no cost to providers. Any provider with an interest in receiving Registry services call 311 and ask for the Diabetes Prevention and Control Program.
For more detailed information about the Registry, please see the presentation (PDF).
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