Type 2 diabetes is a growing epidemic in developed
countries, such as the USA, UK and Australia.1–3 It is signifi
cantly associated with early morbidity such as cardiovascular
disease and nephropathy4 and with excess
health expenditure.5 When type 2 diabetes is well managed,
however, risks are greatly reduced.6-7 This study
explored the utility of a matched peer support programme
to improve diabetes outcomes among US veterans.