Charitable medication distribution improves care for uninsured patients with diabetes.

Objectives: This study examined the impact of insulin products donated by a pharmaceutical manufacturer and dispensed by Dispensary of Hope-partnered pharmacies on medication access and treatment outcomes among uninsured patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D).

Study Design: This was a pilot, single-center, retrospective observational study.

Methods: Uninsured patients with diabetes who were newly established with Ascension Medical Group clinics for the treatment of T2D were included in this study.

Prevalence of and Risk Factors for Prediabetes in Patients Infected With HIV.

Background: The use of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) has resulted in a dramatic decrease in morbidity and mortality in HIV-infected patients. Components of HAART (e.g.