Basal Insulin Initiation and Maintenance in Adults with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in the United States
Autor: | Magaly Perez-Nieves, Beverly Reed, Irene Hadjiyianni, Samaneh Kalirai, Lawrence Fisher, Michael Grabner, Judith J. Stephenson, Roy Daniel Pollom, Caroline Geremakis, Jasmina I. Ivanova |
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Rok vydání: | 2020 |
Předmět: |
Pharmacology
Blood glucose monitoring Research design Pediatrics medicine.medical_specialty medicine.diagnostic_test business.industry Insulin medicine.medical_treatment Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus 030209 endocrinology & metabolism 030204 cardiovascular system & hematology Discontinuation 03 medical and health sciences 0302 clinical medicine Medication Persistence Intervention (counseling) Internal Medicine medicine medicine.symptom business Weight gain |
Zdroj: | Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity: Targets and Therapy. 13:1023-1033 |
ISSN: | 1178-7007 |
DOI: | 10.2147/dmso.s237948 |
Popis: | Objective A survey of US adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus was conducted to better understand patients' insulin initiation experiences and treatment persistence behaviors. Research design and methods Participants were recruited from consumer panels and grouped by basal insulin treatment pattern: continuers (no gap of ≥7 days within 6 months of initiation); interrupters (gap ≥7 days, resumed treatment); discontinuers (stopped for ≥7 days, not resumed). A quota of approximately 50 respondents per persistence category was set. Results A total of 154 respondents (52 continuers, 52 interrupters, 50 discontinuers) completed the survey. Mean age was 51.4 years; 51.9% male. Continuers were more likely to report their views being considered during initiation, and less likely to report a sense of failure. Concerns included insulin dependence (64.3% agree/strongly agree), frequent blood glucose monitoring (55.2%), costs/ability to pay (53.9%), fears of or mistakes during self-injection (52.6%), and weight gain (52.6%). Continuers were motivated by benefits of insulin therapy; experienced or potential side effects were notable factors for interruption/discontinuation. Healthcare provider instruction was indicated as a reason for continuing, stopping, and restarting therapy. Conclusion Benefits of basal insulin therapy motivated continuers while side effects impacted interruption/discontinuation. Persistence on basal insulin is often influenced by provider actions. Earlier provider intervention upon signs of treatment discontinuation may promote persistence. |
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