Medication Engagement, Determinants of Health, and A1C Levels Among Adults With Type 2 Diabetes within a Tribal Health System

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Authors

Tarah Nelson · Florida College

Diana J. Wilkie · Florida College

Yingwei Yao · Florida College

Richard Segal · University of Florida

Ashley DeVaughan-Circles · Oklahoma Health Care Authority

William T. Donahoo · University of Florida

R. Turner Goins ·

Abstract

Medication engagement was associated with lower A1C levels, and older age was weakly associated with higher engagement to noninsulin glucose-lowering medications, consistent with previous literature. No determinants of health were significantly associated with A1C levels while adjusting for covariates.

Topics & Keywords

Medication Adherence and Compliance Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes Diabetes Treatment and Management

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: The Science of Diabetes Self-Management and Care

Volume 50, Issue 4, pp. 275-286

DOI: 10.1177/26350106241259007

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