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The study aims to explore how different types of health insurance affect the quality of diabetes care in the U.S.

April 1, 2005

The association between health insurance coverage and diabetes care; data from the 2000 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System.

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The study aims to explore how different types of health insurance affect the quality of diabetes care in the U.S.
Analyzed data from 11,647 individuals diagnosed with diabetes using the 2000 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System.
Performed bivariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses by age groups (above and below 65 years).
Controlled for variables including race/ethnicity, income, gender, and insulin use.
11% of individuals under 65 years were uninsured, with higher percentages among racial minorities and low-income groups.
Uninsured individuals received fewer preventive services such as eye exams, foot exams, and hemoglobin A1c tests compared to those with private insurance.
Care types (Medicare, Medicaid, VA) showed similar care levels, but VA patients reported higher rates of diabetes education and HbA1c testing.

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Randomized trial examines diabetes care quality related to health insurance types, highlighting disparities among populations.

Nelson et al. (2005) studied this question.

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