Group-based trajectory analysis identifies varying diabetes-related cost trajectories among type 2 diabetes patients in Texas: an empirical study using commercial insurance

• Main Authors: Gang Han (Author), Matthew Scott Spencer (Author), SangNam Ahn (Author), Matthew Lee Smith (Author), Lixian Zhong (Author), Elena Andreyeva (Author), Keri Carpenter (Author), Samuel D. Towne (Author), Veronica Averhart Preston (Author), Marcia G. Ory (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2023-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background The trend of Type 2 diabetes-related costs over 4 years could be classified into different groups. Patient demographics, clinical factors (e.g., A1C, short- and long-term complications), and rurality could be associated with different trends of cost. Study objectives are to: (1)...