The distribution of diabetes management rates by area deprivation
| Area deprivation | (%) | |||
| Self-reported good glycaemic control | HbA1c testing | Recognition of the term HbA1c | Diabetic complications testing | |
| 1st quintile | 80.7 | 39.4 | 81.8 | 34 |
| 2nd quintile | 81.2 | 37.8 | 77.8 | 34.3 |
| 3rd quintile | 80.6 | 35 | 76.3 | 32.9 |
| 4th quintile | 81.4 | 34.7 | 69.5 | 26.8 |
| 5th quintile | 82.5 | 27.3 | 59.4 | 20.2 |
| Difference* | −1.8 | 12 | 22.4 | 13.8 |
The least-deprived (Q1) and the most-deprived (Q5).
*Difference between the least and the most deprived area (% points).
HbA1c, haemoglobin A1c.