Is having a regular provider of diabetes care related to intensity of care and glycemic control?

Abstract

After adjustment for case mix, patients with diabetes who identified a regular primary health care provider for their diabetes were more likely to receive most recommended elements of diabetes care and to have better glycemic control than patients without such a provider. This effect was partially, but not completely, mediated by a higher number of clinic visits for those with a regular health care provider. Innovators seeking to improve diabetes care should be mindful of the relationship between having a regular primary health care provider and the quality of diabetes care.