Distribution of care expenditures for men and women with type 2 diabetes treated in primary care in the Netherlands:a case-control study (ZODIAC-59)

OBJECTIVE: This study aims to provide insight into the distribution of care expenditures for patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM)- across multiple healthcare service categories and medical specialties-who receive diabetes care in the primary care setting. DESIGN: Observational, matched case-control study. SETTING: In the Netherlands, T2DM-specific care is mainly provided in the primary care setting. However, many patients with T2DM also use secondary care for complications and comorbidities, either related or unrelated to their diabetes. PARTICIPANTS: Patients with T2DM receiving diab... Mehr ...