Hypoglycemia in type 2 diabetes: understanding patients ’ and physicians’ knowledge and experience

ConclusionsInsulin-based antihyperglycemic regimens were associated with high prevalence, severity, familiarity, and fear of hypoglycemia. An effective strategy to mitigate the burden of hypoglycemia may be to optimize pharmacological therapy to prevent these events. Since physician hypoglycemia knowledge was highly correlated to correct therapeutic decision-making, continued physician education regarding this acute complication of diabetes treatment should be prioritized for those managing patients with T2DM.

Source: Endocrine - February 19, 2018 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research