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About The Study: This case-control study found that insurance churn (defined as 2 or more consecutive uninsured visits, to capture sustained coverage loss) among community health center (CHC) patients with diabetes was associated with poorer diabetes management and increased insulin use and acute diabetes complications. These results underscore the harm insurance (Medicaid or private) instability could have on CHC patients with diabetes. Supporting continuous insurance coverage for patients with low income who have diabetes will likely lower risk for costly preventable diabetes complications.
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