Utilization of diabetes management health care services and its association with glycemic control among patients participating in a peer educator-based program in Cambodia.

This study demonstrates a positive association between peer educator utilization and glycemic control incremental to other elements of diabetes management. These results suggest that peer educators may be a valuable addition to comprehensive diabetes management programs in low- and middle-income countries even when other health care services are accessible. The associations identified in this research warrant further prospective studies to explore the causal impact of peer educators on glycemic control relative to other disease management components.