Adherence to type 2 diabetes management

Authors

  • Nitisha Khunti University of Leicester
  • Nehal Khunti
  • Kamlesh Khunti

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15277/bjd.2019.223

Keywords:

type 2 diabetes, poor adherence, glycaemic targets, lifestyle changes, glucose-lowering drugs

Abstract

Tight glycaemic control is essential, and good adherence is associated with a lower risk of all-cause mortality and hospitalisation in people with T2D. A significant number of people with T2D do not take medication as prescribed and therefore have poor outcomes. The key factors for not achieving targets include therapeutic inertia and adherence. Reasons for poor adherence include perception of treatment, complexity of treatment and adverse effects. Poor adherence leads to inadequate glycaemic control, which increases the risk of diabetic complications and mortality. There is evidence to suggest that education and monitoring is important in medication adherence.

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2019-12-17

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