Disparities In Diabetes Technology Use Among Us Military Dependents With Type 1 Diabetes Within An Equal Access Healthcare System

Background: Disparities in the care of type 1 diabetes, manifested as differences in glycemic control, are well established. Differences persist even in the Military Healthcare System (MHS) despite equal access and full coverage of healthcare for all military service members and their families. There has been an increase in the available technology for the management of diabetes, with some studies reporting significantly better glycemic control with the use of technology. We sought to determine if within the MHS, disparities may also exist in the use of diabetes technology (insulin pumps and …