Table of Contents

Component Description

The diabetes section (variable name prefix DIQ) provides personal interview data on diabetes, prediabetes, use of insulin or oral hypoglycemic medications, and diabetic retinopathy. It also provides self-reported information on awareness of risk factors for diabetes, general knowledge of diabetic complications, and medical or personal cares associated with diabetes.

Eligible Sample

All survey participants aged 1 year and older were eligible. The questions asked varied by age and history of diabetes. Please refer to the diabetes questionnaire and corresponding codebook for question-specific details about the eligible target group.

Interview Setting and Mode of Administration

These questions were asked, in the home, by trained interviewers using the Computer-Assisted Personal Interview (CAPI) system. Hand cards showing response categories were also used for some questions. When necessary, household interviewers read the hand cards to survey participants. Participants 16 years of age and older and emancipated minors were interviewed directly. A proxy provided information for survey participants who were under 16 years of age and for participants who could not answer the questions themselves.

Quality Assurance & Quality Control

The CAPI system is programmed with built-in consistency checks to reduce data entry errors. CAPI also uses online help screens to assist interviewers in defining key terms used in the questionnaire.

Data Processing and Editing

Frequency counts were checked, “skip” patterns were verified, and the reasonableness of question responses was reviewed. Edits were made to some variables to ensure the completeness, consistency, and analytic usefulness of the data. Edits were also made, when necessary, to address data disclosure concerns.

DID040: How old when a doctor first told you that you had diabetes?
All responses of age 80 years and older are coded as “80”, to be consistent with the coding for the participant age variable in the demographics file. Also, the onset of diabetes at age less than 1 year was coded as 666.

DID060: For how long have you been taking insulin?
Taking insulin less than 1 month was coded as 666.

DIQ175A–DIQ175W: Why do you think you are at risk for diabetes/prediabetes?
The variables DIQ175A–DIQ175U correspond to each response category in the hand card. The variables DIQ175V (Craving for sweet/eating a lot of sugar), DIQ175W (Medication), and DIQ175X (Polycystic ovarian syndrome) were derived from other specified responses.

DID250: How many times have you seen doctor in the past 12 months?
The value was coded as 0 for participants who reported “None.”

DID260: How often do you check your blood for glucose or sugar?
This variable was coded as 0 for participants who reported “Never.”

DID320: What was your most recent LDL cholesterol number?
This variable was coded as 5555 and 6666 for participants who reported “Never heard of LDL” and “Never had cholesterol test” respectively.

DID310S/D: What does doctor say your blood pressure should be?
DID330: What does doctor say your LDL cholesterol should be?
If a participant reported “Provider did not specify goal,” the value of corresponding variable was coded as 6666.

DID341: During the past 12 months, how many times has a doctor checked your feet for any sores or irritations?
The value was coded as 0 for participants who reported “None.”

DID350: How often do you check your feet for sores or irritation?
The value was coded as 0 for participants who reported “None.”

Analytic Notes

In the 2017–2018 data, the core questions for the diabetes component, including doctor diagnosed diabetes, duration of diabetes, insulin use, oral diabetic medication, and diabetic retinopathy are similar to the 1999–2016 publicly release data. Questions about the participants’ knowledge of their own levels of A1C, blood pressure, and cholesterol and knowledge of appropriate target levels, as suggested by their physicians, are similar to the 2005–2008 and 2011–2016 public release data. The responses to these questions reflect the participants’ knowledge and may not be biologically reasonable. Questions regarding “Why participants feel they may be at risk for diabetes” were collected since the 2011–2012 survey cycle.

When combining DIQ data from different survey cycles, please note that there is a possible name change for the same question across survey cycles due to data processing and editing. The following cross reference table shows these variable names from the 1999–2000 data through the 2017–2018 data.

Variable names across survey cycles
Label 1999–2000 2001–2004 2005–2008 2009–2018
Age when first told you had diabetes DIQ040G DID040G DID040
 DID040
Number of years of age DIQ040Q DID040Q
How long taking insulin DIQ060G DID060G DID060
 DID060
Number of mos/yrs taking insulin DIQ060Q DID060Q
Take diabetic pills to lower blood sugar DIQ070 DIQ070 DID070 DIQ070
Past year times Dr check feet for sore NA NA DID340 DID341

The analysis of NHANES 2017–2018 diabetes questionnaire data must be conducted using the appropriate survey design variables, sample weights, and the basic demographic variables. Interview weights should only be used if questionnaire data are analyzed by themselves. However, if DIQ data are merged with the MEC examination data or laboratory data, the MEC examination weights should be used for analyses. If DIQ data are merged with laboratory subsample data, subsample weights should be used for analyses.

Please refer to the NHANES Analytic Guidelines and the on-line NHANES Tutorial for details on the use of sample weights and other analytic issues.

Codebook and Frequencies

SEQN - Respondent sequence number

Variable Name:
SEQN
SAS Label:
Respondent sequence number
English Text:
Respondent sequence number.
Target:
Both males and females 1 YEARS - 150 YEARS

DIQ010 - Doctor told you have diabetes

Variable Name:
DIQ010
SAS Label:
Doctor told you have diabetes
English Text:
The next questions are about specific medical conditions. {Other than during pregnancy, {have you/has SP}/{Have you/Has SP}} ever been told by a doctor or health professional that {you have/{he/she/SP} has} diabetes or sugar diabetes?
English Instructions:
CAPI INSTRUCTION: IF SP AGE < 15, DISPLAY "HAVE SP" FOR THE FIRST DISPLAY AND "SP HAS" FOR THE SECOND DISPLAY. IF SP IS FEMALE AND AGE >= 20, DISPLAY "OTHER THAN DURING PREGNANCY, {HAVE YOU/HAS SP}".
Target:
Both males and females 1 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Yes 893 893
2 No 7816 8709 DIQ159
3 Borderline 184 8893 DIQ159
7 Refused 0 8893 DIQ159
9 Don't know 4 8897 DIQ159
. Missing 0 8897

DID040 - Age when first told you had diabetes

Variable Name:
DID040
SAS Label:
Age when first told you had diabetes
English Text:
How old {was SP/were you} when a doctor or other health professional first told {you/him/her} that {you/he/she} had diabetes or sugar diabetes?
English Instructions:
ENTER AGE IN YEARS.
Target:
Both males and females 1 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 to 79 Range of Values 870 870
80 80 years or older 11 881
666 Less than 1 year 1 882
777 Refused 0 882
999 Don't know 10 892
. Missing 8005 8897

DIQ159 - CHECK ITEM

Variable Name:
DIQ159
English Instructions:
BOX 4. CHECK ITEM DIQ.159: IF AGE <12 OR DIQ.010 = 1 (YES), GO TO DIQ.050. IF AGE >=12 AND DIQ.010 = 3, GO TO DIQ.170. OTHERWISE, CONTINUE.
Target:
Both males and females 1 YEARS - 150 YEARS

DIQ160 - Ever told you have prediabetes

Variable Name:
DIQ160
SAS Label:
Ever told you have prediabetes
English Text:
{Have you/Has SP} ever been told by a doctor or other health professional that {you have/SP has} any of the following: prediabetes, impaired fasting glucose, impaired glucose tolerance, borderline diabetes or that {your/her/his} blood sugar is higher than normal but not high enough to be called diabetes or sugar diabetes?
English Instructions:
CAPI INSTRUCTION: HELP SCREEN: PREDIABETES, IMPAIRED FASTING GLUCOSE, IMPAIRED GLUCOSE TOLERANCE, OR BORDERLINE DIABETES OCCURS WHEN BLOOD SUGAR (GLUCOSE) LEVELS ARE HIGHER THAN NORMAL BUT NOT HIGH ENOUGH TO BE DIABETES. HAND CARD DIQ1.
Target:
Both males and females 12 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Yes 597 597
2 No 5089 5686
7 Refused 0 5686
9 Don't know 8 5694
. Missing 3203 8897

DIQ170 - Ever told have health risk for diabetes

Variable Name:
DIQ170
SAS Label:
Ever told have health risk for diabetes
English Text:
{Have you/Has SP} ever been told by a doctor or other health professional that {you have/s/he has} health conditions or a medical or family history that increases {your/his/her} risk for diabetes?
Target:
Both males and females 12 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Yes 948 948
2 No 4911 5859
7 Refused 0 5859
9 Don't know 17 5876
. Missing 3021 8897

DIQ172 - Feel could be at risk for diabetes

Variable Name:
DIQ172
SAS Label:
Feel could be at risk for diabetes
English Text:
{Do you/Does SP} feel {you/he/she} could be at risk for diabetes or prediabetes?
Target:
Both males and females 12 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Yes 1562 1562
2 No 4243 5805 DIQ180
7 Refused 2 5807 DIQ180
9 Don't know 69 5876 DIQ180
. Missing 3021 8897

DIQ175A - Family history

Variable Name:
DIQ175A
SAS Label:
Family history
English Text:
Why {Do you/Does SP} think {you are/he is/she is} at risk for diabetes or prediabetes? [Anything else?]
English Instructions:
INTERVIEWER INSTRUCTION: DO NOT READ. CODE ALL THAT APPLY. CAPI INSTRUCTION: IF RESPONDENT ANSWERS "OTHER", ALLOW ENTRY OF RESPONSE UP TO 250 CHARACTERS. HAND CARD DIQ2
Target:
Both males and females 12 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
10 Family history 1143 1143
77 Refused 0 1143
99 Don't know 2 1145
. Missing 7752 8897

DIQ175B - Overweight

Variable Name:
DIQ175B
SAS Label:
Overweight
English Text:
Why {Do you/Does SP} think {you are/he is/she is} at risk for diabetes or prediabetes? [Anything else?]
English Instructions:
INTERVIEWER INSTRUCTION: DO NOT READ. CODE ALL THAT APPLY. CAPI INSTRUCTION: IF RESPONDENT ANSWERS "OTHER", ALLOW ENTRY OF RESPONSE UP TO 250 CHARACTERS. HAND CARD DIQ2
Target:
Both males and females 12 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
11 Overweight 657 657
. Missing 8240 8897

DIQ175C - Age

Variable Name:
DIQ175C
SAS Label:
Age
English Text:
Why {Do you/Does SP} think {you are/he is/she is} at risk for diabetes or prediabetes? [Anything else?]
English Instructions:
INTERVIEWER INSTRUCTION: DO NOT READ. CODE ALL THAT APPLY. CAPI INSTRUCTION: IF RESPONDENT ANSWERS "OTHER", ALLOW ENTRY OF RESPONSE UP TO 250 CHARACTERS. HAND CARD DIQ2
Target:
Both males and females 12 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
12 Age 217 217
. Missing 8680 8897

DIQ175D - Poor diet

Variable Name:
DIQ175D
SAS Label:
Poor diet
English Text:
Why {Do you/Does SP} think {you are/he is/she is} at risk for diabetes or prediabetes? [Anything else?]
English Instructions:
INTERVIEWER INSTRUCTION: DO NOT READ. CODE ALL THAT APPLY. CAPI INSTRUCTION: IF RESPONDENT ANSWERS "OTHER", ALLOW ENTRY OF RESPONSE UP TO 250 CHARACTERS. HAND CARD DIQ2
Target:
Both males and females 12 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
13 Poor diet 488 488
. Missing 8409 8897

DIQ175E - Race

Variable Name:
DIQ175E
SAS Label:
Race
English Text:
Why {Do you/Does SP} think {you are/he is/she is} at risk for diabetes or prediabetes? [Anything else?]
English Instructions:
INTERVIEWER INSTRUCTION: DO NOT READ. CODE ALL THAT APPLY. CAPI INSTRUCTION: IF RESPONDENT ANSWERS "OTHER", ALLOW ENTRY OF RESPONSE UP TO 250 CHARACTERS. HAND CARD DIQ2
Target:
Both males and females 12 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
14 Race 177 177
. Missing 8720 8897

DIQ175F - Had a baby weighed over 9 lbs. at birth

Variable Name:
DIQ175F
SAS Label:
Had a baby weighed over 9 lbs. at birth
English Text:
Why {Do you/Does SP} think {you are/he is/she is} at risk for diabetes or prediabetes? [Anything else?]
English Instructions:
INTERVIEWER INSTRUCTION: DO NOT READ. CODE ALL THAT APPLY. CAPI INSTRUCTION: IF RESPONDENT ANSWERS "OTHER", ALLOW ENTRY OF RESPONSE UP TO 250 CHARACTERS. HAND CARD DIQ2
Target:
Both males and females 12 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
15 Had a baby weighed over 9 lbs. at birth 38 38
. Missing 8859 8897

DIQ175G - Lack of physical activity

Variable Name:
DIQ175G
SAS Label:
Lack of physical activity
English Text:
Why {Do you/Does SP} think {you are/he is/she is} at risk for diabetes or prediabetes? [Anything else?]
English Instructions:
INTERVIEWER INSTRUCTION: DO NOT READ. CODE ALL THAT APPLY. CAPI INSTRUCTION: IF RESPONDENT ANSWERS "OTHER", ALLOW ENTRY OF RESPONSE UP TO 250 CHARACTERS. HAND CARD DIQ2
Target:
Both males and females 12 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
16 Lack of physical activity 318 318
. Missing 8579 8897

DIQ175H - High blood pressure

Variable Name:
DIQ175H
SAS Label:
High blood pressure
English Text:
Why {Do you/Does SP} think {you are/he is/she is} at risk for diabetes or prediabetes? [Anything else?]
English Instructions:
INTERVIEWER INSTRUCTION: DO NOT READ. CODE ALL THAT APPLY. CAPI INSTRUCTION: IF RESPONDENT ANSWERS "OTHER", ALLOW ENTRY OF RESPONSE UP TO 250 CHARACTERS. HAND CARD DIQ2
Target:
Both males and females 12 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
17 High blood pressure 291 291
. Missing 8606 8897

DIQ175I - High blood sugar

Variable Name:
DIQ175I
SAS Label:
High blood sugar
English Text:
Why {Do you/Does SP} think {you are/he is/she is} at risk for diabetes or prediabetes? [Anything else?]
English Instructions:
INTERVIEWER INSTRUCTION: DO NOT READ. CODE ALL THAT APPLY. CAPI INSTRUCTION: IF RESPONDENT ANSWERS "OTHER", ALLOW ENTRY OF RESPONSE UP TO 250 CHARACTERS. HAND CARD DIQ2
Target:
Both males and females 12 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
18 High blood sugar 76 76
. Missing 8821 8897

DIQ175J - High cholesterol

Variable Name:
DIQ175J
SAS Label:
High cholesterol
English Text:
Why {Do you/Does SP} think {you are/he is/she is} at risk for diabetes or prediabetes? [Anything else?]
English Instructions:
INTERVIEWER INSTRUCTION: DO NOT READ. CODE ALL THAT APPLY. CAPI INSTRUCTION: IF RESPONDENT ANSWERS "OTHER", ALLOW ENTRY OF RESPONSE UP TO 250 CHARACTERS. HAND CARD DIQ2
Target:
Both males and females 12 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
19 High cholesterol 163 163
. Missing 8734 8897

DIQ175K - Hypoglycemic

Variable Name:
DIQ175K
SAS Label:
Hypoglycemic
English Text:
Why {Do you/Does SP} think {you are/he is/she is} at risk for diabetes or prediabetes? [Anything else?]
English Instructions:
INTERVIEWER INSTRUCTION: DO NOT READ. CODE ALL THAT APPLY. CAPI INSTRUCTION: IF RESPONDENT ANSWERS "OTHER", ALLOW ENTRY OF RESPONSE UP TO 250 CHARACTERS. HAND CARD DIQ2
Target:
Both males and females 12 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
20 Hypoglycemic 29 29
. Missing 8868 8897

DIQ175L - Extreme hunger

Variable Name:
DIQ175L
SAS Label:
Extreme hunger
English Text:
Why {Do you/Does SP} think {you are/he is/she is} at risk for diabetes or prediabetes? [Anything else?]
English Instructions:
INTERVIEWER INSTRUCTION: DO NOT READ. CODE ALL THAT APPLY. CAPI INSTRUCTION: IF RESPONDENT ANSWERS "OTHER", ALLOW ENTRY OF RESPONSE UP TO 250 CHARACTERS. HAND CARD DIQ2
Target:
Both males and females 12 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
21 Extreme hunger 71 71
. Missing 8826 8897

DIQ175M - Tingling/numbness in hands or feet

Variable Name:
DIQ175M
SAS Label:
Tingling/numbness in hands or feet
English Text:
Why {Do you/Does SP} think {you are/he is/she is} at risk for diabetes or prediabetes? [Anything else?]
English Instructions:
INTERVIEWER INSTRUCTION: DO NOT READ. CODE ALL THAT APPLY. CAPI INSTRUCTION: IF RESPONDENT ANSWERS "OTHER", ALLOW ENTRY OF RESPONSE UP TO 250 CHARACTERS. HAND CARD DIQ2
Target:
Both males and females 12 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
22 Tingling/numbness in hands or feet 155 155
. Missing 8742 8897

DIQ175N - Blurred vision

Variable Name:
DIQ175N
SAS Label:
Blurred vision
English Text:
Why {Do you/Does SP} think {you are/he is/she is} at risk for diabetes or prediabetes? [Anything else?]
English Instructions:
INTERVIEWER INSTRUCTION: DO NOT READ. CODE ALL THAT APPLY. CAPI INSTRUCTION: IF RESPONDENT ANSWERS "OTHER", ALLOW ENTRY OF RESPONSE UP TO 250 CHARACTERS. HAND CARD DIQ2
Target:
Both males and females 12 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
23 Blurred vision 113 113
. Missing 8784 8897

DIQ175O - Increased fatigue

Variable Name:
DIQ175O
SAS Label:
Increased fatigue
English Text:
Why {Do you/Does SP} think {you are/he is/she is} at risk for diabetes or prediabetes? [Anything else?]
English Instructions:
INTERVIEWER INSTRUCTION: DO NOT READ. CODE ALL THAT APPLY. CAPI INSTRUCTION: IF RESPONDENT ANSWERS "OTHER", ALLOW ENTRY OF RESPONSE UP TO 250 CHARACTERS. HAND CARD DIQ2
Target:
Both males and females 12 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
24 Increased fatigue 167 167
. Missing 8730 8897

DIQ175P - Anyone could be at risk

Variable Name:
DIQ175P
SAS Label:
Anyone could be at risk
English Text:
Why {Do you/Does SP} think {you are/he is/she is} at risk for diabetes or prediabetes? [Anything else?]
English Instructions:
INTERVIEWER INSTRUCTION: DO NOT READ. CODE ALL THAT APPLY. CAPI INSTRUCTION: IF RESPONDENT ANSWERS "OTHER", ALLOW ENTRY OF RESPONSE UP TO 250 CHARACTERS. HAND CARD DIQ2
Target:
Both males and females 12 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
25 Anyone could be at risk 143 143
. Missing 8754 8897

DIQ175Q - Doctor warning

Variable Name:
DIQ175Q
SAS Label:
Doctor warning
English Text:
Why {Do you/Does SP} think {you are/he is/she is} at risk for diabetes or prediabetes? [Anything else?]
English Instructions:
INTERVIEWER INSTRUCTION: DO NOT READ. CODE ALL THAT APPLY. CAPI INSTRUCTION: IF RESPONDENT ANSWERS "OTHER", ALLOW ENTRY OF RESPONSE UP TO 250 CHARACTERS. HAND CARD DIQ2
Target:
Both males and females 12 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
26 Doctor warning 172 172
. Missing 8725 8897

DIQ175R - Other, specify

Variable Name:
DIQ175R
SAS Label:
Other, specify
English Text:
Why {Do you/Does SP} think {you are/he is/she is} at risk for diabetes or prediabetes? [Anything else?]
English Instructions:
INTERVIEWER INSTRUCTION: DO NOT READ. CODE ALL THAT APPLY. CAPI INSTRUCTION: IF RESPONDENT ANSWERS "OTHER", ALLOW ENTRY OF RESPONSE UP TO 250 CHARACTERS. HAND CARD DIQ2
Target:
Both males and females 12 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
27 Other, specify 19 19
. Missing 8878 8897

DIQ175S - Gestational diabetes

Variable Name:
DIQ175S
SAS Label:
Gestational diabetes
English Text:
Why {Do you/Does SP} think {you are/he is/she is} at risk for diabetes or prediabetes? [Anything else?]
English Instructions:
INTERVIEWER INSTRUCTION: DO NOT READ. CODE ALL THAT APPLY. CAPI INSTRUCTION: IF RESPONDENT ANSWERS "OTHER", ALLOW ENTRY OF RESPONSE UP TO 250 CHARACTERS. HAND CARD DIQ2
Target:
Both males and females 12 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
28 Gestational diabetes 37 37
. Missing 8860 8897

DIQ175T - Frequent urination

Variable Name:
DIQ175T
SAS Label:
Frequent urination
English Text:
Why {Do you/Does SP} think {you are/he is/she is} at risk for diabetes or prediabetes? [Anything else?]
English Instructions:
INTERVIEWER INSTRUCTION: DO NOT READ. CODE ALL THAT APPLY. CAPI INSTRUCTION: IF RESPONDENT ANSWERS "OTHER", ALLOW ENTRY OF RESPONSE UP TO 250 CHARACTERS. HAND CARD DIQ2
Target:
Both males and females 12 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
29 Frequent urination 116 116
. Missing 8781 8897

DIQ175U - Thirst

Variable Name:
DIQ175U
SAS Label:
Thirst
English Text:
Why {Do you/Does SP} think {you are/he is/she is} at risk for diabetes or prediabetes? [Anything else?]
English Instructions:
INTERVIEWER INSTRUCTION: DO NOT READ. CODE ALL THAT APPLY. CAPI INSTRUCTION: IF RESPONDENT ANSWERS "OTHER", ALLOW ENTRY OF RESPONSE UP TO 250 CHARACTERS. HAND CARD DIQ2
Target:
Both males and females 12 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
30 Thirst 113 113
. Missing 8784 8897

DIQ175V - Craving for sweet/eating a lot of sugar

Variable Name:
DIQ175V
SAS Label:
Craving for sweet/eating a lot of sugar
English Text:
Why {Do you/Does SP} think {you are/he is/she is} at risk for diabetes or prediabetes?
English Instructions:
INTERVIEWER INSTRUCTION: DO NOT READ. CODE ALL THAT APPLY. CAPI INSTRUCTION: IF RESPONDENT ANSWERS "OTHER", ALLOW ENTRY OF RESPONSE UP TO 250 CHARACTERS. HAND CARD DIQ2
Target:
Both males and females 12 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
31 Craving for sweet/eating a lot of sugar 14 14
. Missing 8883 8897

DIQ175W - Medication

Variable Name:
DIQ175W
SAS Label:
Medication
English Text:
Why {Do you/Does SP} think {you are/he is/she is} at risk for diabetes or prediabetes? [Anything else?]
English Instructions:
INTERVIEWER INSTRUCTION: DO NOT READ. CODE ALL THAT APPLY. CAPI INSTRUCTION: IF RESPONDENT ANSWERS "OTHER", ALLOW ENTRY OF RESPONSE UP TO 250 CHARACTERS. HAND CARD DIQ2
Target:
Both males and females 12 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
32 Medication 5 5
. Missing 8892 8897

DIQ175X - Polycystic ovarian syndrome

Variable Name:
DIQ175X
SAS Label:
Polycystic ovarian syndrome
English Text:
Why {Do you/Does SP} think {you are/he is/she is} at risk for diabetes or prediabetes? [Anything else?]
English Instructions:
INTERVIEWER INSTRUCTION: DO NOT READ. CODE ALL THAT APPLY. CAPI INSTRUCTION: IF RESPONDENT ANSWERS "OTHER", ALLOW ENTRY OF RESPONSE UP TO 250 CHARACTERS. HAND CARD DIQ2
Target:
Both males and females 12 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
33 Polycystic ovarian syndrome 2 2
. Missing 8895 8897

DIQ180 - Had blood tested past three years

Variable Name:
DIQ180
SAS Label:
Had blood tested past three years
English Text:
{Have you/Has SP} had a blood test for high blood sugar or diabetes within the past three years?
English Instructions:
INTERVIEWER INSTRUCTION: DO NOT INCLUDE URINE TESTS.
Target:
Both males and females 12 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Yes 2679 2679
2 No 3016 5695
7 Refused 1 5696
9 Don't know 180 5876
. Missing 3021 8897

DIQ050 - Taking insulin now

Variable Name:
DIQ050
SAS Label:
Taking insulin now
English Text:
{Is SP/Are you} now taking insulin
Target:
Both males and females 1 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Yes 254 254
2 No 8642 8896 DIQ065
7 Refused 0 8896 DIQ065
9 Don't know 1 8897 DIQ065
. Missing 0 8897

DID060 - How long taking insulin

Variable Name:
DID060
SAS Label:
How long taking insulin
English Text:
For how long {have you/has SP} been taking insulin?
English Instructions:
ENTER NUMBER (OF MONTHS OR YEARS).
Target:
Both males and females 1 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 to 59 Range of Values 245 245
666 Less than 1 month 7 252
777 Refused 0 252
999 Don't know 2 254
. Missing 8643 8897

DIQ060U - Unit of measure (month/year)

Variable Name:
DIQ060U
SAS Label:
Unit of measure (month/year)
English Text:
UNIT OF MEASURE
English Instructions:
ENTER UNIT.
Target:
Both males and females 1 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Months 36 36
2 Years 209 245
. Missing 8652 8897

DIQ065 - CHECK ITEM

Variable Name:
DIQ065
English Instructions:
BOX 0. CHECK ITEM DIQ.065: IF DIQ.010 = 1 (YES) OR DIQ.010 = 3 (BORDERLINE OR PREDIABETES) OR DIQ.160 = 1 (YES) CONTINUE. OTHERWISE, GO TO END OF SECTION.
Target:
Both males and females 1 YEARS - 150 YEARS

DIQ070 - Take diabetic pills to lower blood sugar

Variable Name:
DIQ070
SAS Label:
Take diabetic pills to lower blood sugar
English Text:
{Is SP/Are you} now taking diabetic pills to lower {{his/her}/your} blood sugar? These are sometimes called oral agents or oral hypoglycemic agents.
Target:
Both males and females 1 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Yes 717 717
2 No 955 1672
7 Refused 0 1672
9 Don't know 2 1674
. Missing 7223 8897

DIQ229 - CHECK ITEM

Variable Name:
DIQ229
English Instructions:
BOX 8. CHECK ITEM DIQ.229: IF DIQ.010 = 3 (BORDERLINE OR PREDIABETES) OR DIQ.160 = 1 (YES), GO TO END OF SECTION. OTHERWISE, CONTINUE.
Target:
Both males and females 1 YEARS - 150 YEARS

DIQ230 - How long ago saw a diabetes specialist

Variable Name:
DIQ230
SAS Label:
How long ago saw a diabetes specialist
English Text:
When was the last time {you/SP} saw a diabetes nurse educator or dietitian or nutritionist for {your/his/her} diabetes? Do not include doctors or other health professionals.
English Instructions:
INTERVIEWER INSTRUCTION: IF RESPONDENT ANSWERS "TODAY" OR A PERIOD LESS THAN A MONTH, CODE 1 - THE 0-12 MONTH CATEGORY.
Target:
Both males and females 1 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 1 year ago or less 235 235
2 More than 1 year ago but no more than 2 years ago 73 308
3 More than 2 years ago but no more than 5 years ago 89 397
4 More than 5 years ago 146 543
5 Never 339 882
7 Refused 0 882
9 Don't know 10 892
. Missing 8005 8897

DIQ240 - Is there one Dr you see for diabetes

Variable Name:
DIQ240
SAS Label:
Is there one Dr you see for diabetes
English Text:
Is there one doctor or other health professional {you usually see/SP usually sees} for {your/his/her} diabetes? Do not include specialists to whom {you have/SP has} been referred such as diabetes educators, dieticians or foot and eye doctors.
Target:
Both males and females 1 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Yes 694 694
2 No 197 891 DID260
7 Refused 0 891 DID260
9 Don't know 1 892 DID260
. Missing 8005 8897

DID250 - Past year how many times seen doctor

Variable Name:
DID250
SAS Label:
Past year how many times seen doctor
English Text:
How many times {have you/has SP} seen this doctor or other health professional in the past 12 months?
English Instructions:
ENTER NUMBER OF TIMES.
Target:
Both males and females 1 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 to 40 Range of Values 682 682
0 None 9 691
7777 Refused 0 691
9999 Don't know 3 694
. Missing 8203 8897

DID260 - How often check blood for glucose/sugar

Variable Name:
DID260
SAS Label:
How often check blood for glucose/sugar
English Text:
How often {do you check your/does SP check his/her} blood for glucose or sugar? Include times when checked by a family member or friend, but do not include times when checked by a doctor or other health professional.
English Instructions:
INTERVIEW INSTRUCTION: DO NOT INCLUDE URINE TESTS. CAPI INSTRUCTION: SOFT EDIT 7 OR MORE PER DAY, 30 OR MORE PER WEEK. ENTER NUMBER OF TIMES.
Target:
Both males and females 1 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 to 50 Range of Values 713 713
0 Never 178 891
777 Refused 0 891
999 Don't know 2 893
. Missing 8004 8897

DIQ260U - Unit of measure (day/week/month/year)

Variable Name:
DIQ260U
SAS Label:
Unit of measure (day/week/month/year)
English Text:
How often {do you check your/does SP check his/her} blood for glucose or sugar? Include times when checked by a family member or friend, but do not include times when checked by a doctor or other health professional.
English Instructions:
ENTER UNIT.
Target:
Both males and females 1 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Per day 430 430
2 Per week 176 606
3 Per month 78 684
4 Per year 29 713
. Missing 8184 8897

DIQ275 - Past year Dr checked for A1C

Variable Name:
DIQ275
SAS Label:
Past year Dr checked for A1C
English Text:
Glycosylated (GLY-KOH-SIH-LAY-TED) hemoglobin or the "A one C" test measures your average level of blood sugar for the past 3 months, and usually ranges between 5.0 and 13.9. During the past 12 months, has a doctor or other health professional checked {your/SP's} glycosylated hemoglobin or "A one C"?
Target:
Both males and females 1 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Yes 749 749
2 No 107 856 DIQ295
7 Refused 0 856 DIQ295
9 Don't know 36 892 DIQ295
. Missing 8005 8897

DIQ280 - What was your last A1C level

Variable Name:
DIQ280
SAS Label:
What was your last A1C level
English Text:
What was {your/SP's} last "A one C" level?
English Instructions:
CAPI INSTRUCTION: SOFT EDIT FOR ANY NUMBER LESS THAN 5 OR MORE THAN 14. ENTER VALUE
Target:
Both males and females 1 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
2.3 to 14 Range of Values 490 490
777 Refused 2 492
999 Don't know 255 747
. Missing 8150 8897

DIQ291 - What does Dr say A1C should be

Variable Name:
DIQ291
SAS Label:
What does Dr say A1C should be
English Text:
What does {your/SP's} doctor or other health professional say {your/his/her} "A one C" level should be? (Pick the lowest level recommended by your health care professional.)
English Instructions:
HAND CARD DIQ3
Target:
Both males and females 1 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Less than 6 250 250
2 Less than 7 225 475
3 Less than 8 40 515
4 Less than 9 2 517
5 Less than 10 11 528
6 Provider did not specify goal 122 650
77 Refused 2 652
99 Don't know 97 749
. Missing 8148 8897

DIQ295 - CHECK ITEM

Variable Name:
DIQ295
English Instructions:
BOX 10A. CHECK ITEM DIQ.295: IF AGE <12, GO TO END OF SECTION. OTHERWISE, CONTINUE.
Target:
Both males and females 1 YEARS - 150 YEARS

DIQ300S - What was your recent SBP

Variable Name:
DIQ300S
SAS Label:
What was your recent SBP
English Text:
Blood pressure is usually given as one number over another. What was {your/SP's} most recent blood pressure in numbers?
English Instructions:
ENTER VALUES. CAPI INSTRUCTION: SYSTOLIC SOFT EDIT: 80-200. DIASTOLIC SOFT EDIT: 0-150.
Target:
Both males and females 12 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
58 to 212 Range of Values 604 604
7777 Refused 4 608
9999 Don't know 276 884
. Missing 8013 8897

DIQ300D - What was your recent DBP

Variable Name:
DIQ300D
SAS Label:
What was your recent DBP
English Text:
Blood pressure is usually given as one number over another. What was {your/SP's} most recent blood pressure in numbers?
English Instructions:
ENTER VALUES. CAPI INSTRUCTION: SYSTOLIC SOFT EDIT: 80-200. DIASTOLIC SOFT EDIT: 0-150.
Target:
Both males and females 12 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
30 to 150 Range of Values 589 589
7777 Refused 2 591
9999 Don't know 293 884
. Missing 8013 8897

DID310S - What does Dr say SBP should be

Variable Name:
DID310S
SAS Label:
What does Dr say SBP should be
English Text:
What does {your/SP's} doctor or other health professional say {your/his/her} blood pressure should be?
English Instructions:
ENTER VALUES. INTERVIEWER INSTRUCTION. IF RANGE GIVEN, RECORD UPPER VALUE OF RANGE. CAPI INSTRUCTION: SYSTOLIC SOFT EDIT: 80-200. DIASTOLIC SOFT EDIT: 0-150.
Target:
Both males and females 12 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
72 to 180 Range of Values 393 393
6666 Provider did not specify goal 305 698
7777 Refused 2 700
9999 Don't know 186 886
. Missing 8011 8897

DID310D - What does Dr say DBP should be

Variable Name:
DID310D
SAS Label:
What does Dr say DBP should be
English Text:
What does {your/SP's} doctor or other health professional say {your/his/her} blood pressure should be?
English Instructions:
ENTER VALUES. INTERVIEWER INSTRUCTION. IF RANGE GIVEN, RECORD UPPER VALUE OF RANGE. CAPI INSTRUCTION: SYSTOLIC SOFT EDIT: 80-200. DIASTOLIC SOFT EDIT: 0-150.
Target:
Both males and females 12 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
30 to 140 Range of Values 373 373
6666 Provider did not specify goal 305 678
7777 Refused 3 681
9999 Don't know 205 886
. Missing 8011 8897

DID320 - What was most recent LDL number

Variable Name:
DID320
SAS Label:
What was most recent LDL number
English Text:
One part of total serum cholesterol in {your/SP's} blood is a bad cholesterol, called LDL, which builds up and clogs {your/his/her} arteries. What was {your/his/her} most recent LDL cholesterol number?
English Instructions:
ENTER VALUE CAPI INSTRUCTION: SOFT EDIT: 40-250.
Target:
Both males and females 12 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
8 to 340 Range of Values 146 146
5555 Never heard of LDL 24 170 DID341
6666 Never had cholesterol test 31 201 DID341
7777 Refused 12 213
9999 Don't know 672 885
. Missing 8012 8897

DID330 - What does Dr say LDL should be

Variable Name:
DID330
SAS Label:
What does Dr say LDL should be
English Text:
What does {your/SP's} doctor or other health professional say {your/his/her} LDL cholesterol should be?
English Instructions:
ENTER VALUE. INTERVIEWER INSTRUCTION: IF RANGE GIVEN, RECORD UPPER VALUE OF RANGE. CAPI INSTRUCTION: SOFT EDIT: 40-250.
Target:
Both males and females 12 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
15 to 250 Range of Values 100 100
6666 Provider did not specify goal 284 384
7777 Refused 7 391
9999 Don't know 440 831
. Missing 8066 8897

DID341 - Past year times Dr check feet for sores

Variable Name:
DID341
SAS Label:
Past year times Dr check feet for sores
English Text:
During the past 12 months, about how many times has a doctor or other health professional checked {your/SP's} feet for any sores or irritations?
English Instructions:
ENTER NUMBER OF TIMES.
Target:
Both males and females 12 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 to 106 Range of Values 631 631
0 None 244 875
7777 Refused 0 875
9999 Don't know/not sure 7 882
. Missing 8015 8897

DID350 - How often do you check your feet

Variable Name:
DID350
SAS Label:
How often do you check your feet
English Text:
How often {do you check your feet/does SP check (his/her) feet} for sores or irritations? Include times when checked by a family member or friend, but do not include times when checked by a doctor or other health professional.
English Instructions:
ENTER NUMBER OF TIMES.
Target:
Both males and females 12 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 to 30 Range of Values 712 712
0 None 168 880
7777 Refused 0 880
9999 Don't know 2 882
. Missing 8015 8897

DIQ350U - Unit of measure (day/week/month/year)

Variable Name:
DIQ350U
SAS Label:
Unit of measure (day/week/month/year)
English Text:
How often {do you check your feet/does SP check (his/her) feet} for sores or irritations? Include times when checked by a family member or friend, but do not include times when checked by a doctor or other health professional.
English Instructions:
ENTER UNIT.
Target:
Both males and females 12 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Per day 435 435
2 Per week 179 614
3 Per month 73 687
4 Per year 25 712
. Missing 8185 8897

DIQ360 - Last time had pupils dilated for exam

Variable Name:
DIQ360
SAS Label:
Last time had pupils dilated for exam
English Text:
When was the last time {you/SP} had an eye exam in which the pupils were dilated? This would have made {you/SP} temporarily sensitive to bright light.
Target:
Both males and females 12 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Less than 1 month 89 89
2 1-12 months 490 579
3 13-24 months 125 704
4 Greater than 2 years 112 816
5 Never 59 875
7 Refused 0 875
9 Don't know 10 885
. Missing 8012 8897

DIQ080 - Diabetes affected eyes/had retinopathy

Variable Name:
DIQ080
SAS Label:
Diabetes affected eyes/had retinopathy
English Text:
Has a doctor ever told {you/SP} that diabetes has affected {your/his/her} eyes or that {you/s/he} had retinopathy (ret-in-op-ath-ee)?
Target:
Both males and females 12 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Yes 175 175
2 No 702 877
7 Refused 0 877
9 Don't know 8 885
. Missing 8012 8897