Comparison of Patient-Led and Physician-Led Insulin Titration in Japanese Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients Based on Treatment Distress, Satisfaction, and Self-Efficacy: The COMMIT-Patient Study

ConclusionSelf-measurement of blood glucose and self-titration of insulin enhanced the patients ’ self-efficacy without compromising their emotional distress or treatment satisfaction. Also, insulin self-titration was found to be safe and effective; it resulted in better glycemic control without severe hypoglycemia.Trial registrationUniversity Hospital Medical Information Network Clinical Trials Registry (UMIN-CTR) (registration number: UMIN000020316).
Source: Diabetes Therapy - Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research