Treatment preferences and medication adherence of people with Type 2 diabetes using oral glucose‐lowering agents

2009161 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Ateesha F. Mohamed · RTI Health Solutions

Abstract

While patients with Type 2 diabetes believe glucose control is important, medication side effects and risks influence patients' treatment choices. Medication-related weight gain and cardiovascular risk are significant predictors of likely medication non-adherence.

Topics & Keywords

Diabetes Treatment and Management Medication Adherence and Compliance Diabetes Management and Research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Diabetic Medicine

Volume 26, Issue 4, pp. 416-424

DOI: 10.1111/j.1464-5491.2009.02696.x

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