CMAJ : Canadian Medical Association journal = journal de l'Association medicale canadienne
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Comparative Study
Lack of insurance coverage for testing supplies is associated with poorer glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes.
Public insurance for testing supplies for self-monitoring of blood glucose is highly variable across Canada. We sought to determine if insured patients were more likely than uninsured patients to use self-monitoring and whether they had better glycemic control. ⋯ Patients without insurance for self-monitoring test strips had poorer glycemic control.