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September 10, 2025Preventing Chronic DiseaseOpen Access

Medical Expenditure Differences Between Income Levels Among US Adults With Diabetes

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Adults with diabetes from the poor-income group incur significantly higher medical expenditures compared to higher income groups, driven mainly by prescription drugs and home health services.
Mean total medical expenditures in 2021 dollars are highest for the poor-income group, with differences stemming from demographic and health-related factors.
One-way analysis of variance and regression decomposition methods were utilized to assess the impact of income on medical expenditures across various health services.
Efforts to reduce disability and improve physical health in low-income diabetes patients may help decrease their overall medical costs.

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Analysis reveals higher medical expenditures in low-income adults with diabetes, highlighting impacts of disability and health status.

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