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Examining racial disparities in patient adherence to diabetes medications
A new study led by UCLA Health found that a large percentage of disadvantaged patients are not taking their diabetes medications consistently.
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A UCLA Health‑led analysis of national health records for 587,000 Medicare Advantage patients found that many disadvantaged individuals are not taking diabetes medications consistently. The study showed Black and Hispanic patients were less likely to adhere to prescribed medication protocols than white patients. These adherence gaps highlight racial disparities in diabetes treatment among the Medicare Advantage population.
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