Patient perceptions of their glycemic control and its influence on type 2 diabetes outcomes: an international survey of online communities.
Conclusion: Limited patient awareness of their A1C value and the potential complications of poorly controlled T2D, particularly regarding cardiovascular complications, may be a widespread problem. Furthermore, greater patient support may be needed to improve self-management of T2D and to reduce regimen-related distress.
PMID: 30863019 [PubMed]
Source: Pain Physician - Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Simacek K, Curran C, Fenici P, Garcia-Sanchez R Tags: Patient Prefer Adherence Source Type: research
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