State-level Legislative Efforts to Improve Diabetes Care and thereby Mitigate Complications

Objective: Diabetes (DM) is a complex chronic illness with multiple complications and co-morbid conditions. DM affects 9.3% of the U.S. population and costs $245 billion or more annually. Most U.S. states have enacted laws requiring coverage of DM care and supplies but the effect of these public health laws is not well understood. This study aims to examine whether state's legislative actions can improve access to care and mitigate DM's rising prevalence thereby reducing complications.