Examining how insurance coverage affects diabetes complications
Official title: DP20-002 ACE-D: Assess insurance Coverage Expansion on Diabetes complications
Funded at Oregon Health & Science University · NIH-10854714 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how getting more health insurance through the Affordable Care Act helps low-income people with diabetes manage their condition better and avoid complications, by comparing data from states that expanded Medicaid.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Oregon Health & Science University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Portland, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2020 |
| Project end | September 29, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $457,508 |
| NIH project number | 5U18DP006536-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-10854714 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are low-income individuals living with diabetes who may benefit from expanded health insurance coverage.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not affected by diabetes or those with stable health insurance coverage may not receive benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the impact of health insurance coverage expansion on the management and complications of diabetes mellitus (DM). It focuses on how the Affordable Care Act's Medicaid expansion has improved access to healthcare services for low-income patients with diabetes. By analyzing data from states that expanded Medicaid, the study aims to determine if increased insurance coverage leads to better diabetes control and fewer complications. The research also considers the influence of social determinants of health on diabetes outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved healthcare access and reduced complications for patients with diabetes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown that Medicaid expansion can improve healthcare access and outcomes for low-income populations, suggesting a positive outlook for this research.
Where this research is happening
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Oregon Health & Science University
Portland, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Huguet, Nathalie — Oregon Health & Science University
- Study coordinator: Huguet, Nathalie
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
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- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.