Table 2 Serum blood glucose testing in a cohort of Ontario adults aged 40 years and older, without diabetes, 2001–2005.
From: Trends in laboratory testing for diabetes in Ontario, Canada 1995–2005: A population-based study
Time period | Number new tests | Denominator* | % newly tested | Cumulative no. tested | Denominator (total) | Cumulative % tested | Never tested |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 year (2005) | 2,043,156 | 5,071,304 | 40.30% | 2,043,156 | 5,071,304 | 40.30% | |
2 years (2004–2005) | 766,250 | 3,028,148 | 25.30% | 2,809,406 | 5,071,304 | 55.40% | |
3 years (2003–2005) | 374,702 | 2,261,898 | 16.60% | 3,184,108 | 5,071,304 | 62.80% | |
4 years (2002–2005) | 244,953 | 1,887,196 | 13.00% | 3,429,061 | 5,071,304 | 67.60% | |
5 years (2001–2005) | 185,139 | 1,642,243 | 11.30% | 3,614,200 | 5,071,304 | 71.30% | 28.70% |