Relationship Between Caregiver Knowledge and Socioeconomic Factors on Glycemic Outcomes of Young Children With Diabetes

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PURPOSE.  To describe the relationship between caregiver diabetes knowledge and socioeconomic factors on glycemic outcomes of young children with type 1 diabetes. DESIGN AND METHODS.  Seventy‐three caregivers of children less than 9 years of age were conveniently sampled and completed the Michigan Diabetes Research and Training Center Diabetes Knowledge Test and a demographic questionnaire. RESULTS.  Higher caregiver knowledge was associated with lower hemoglobin A 1c (HbA 1c ) levels, higher income levels, and being married. Thirty‐three (44%) children had HbA 1c levels within the target range. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS.  Perform ongoing knowledge assessments and educational interventions related to deficits, with a special focus on families in lower socioeconomic situations.