Evaluation of multiple drug use in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus

ConclusionThe total number of drugs used by the DM patients showed the presence of polypharmacy. Advanced age, long disease duration, female gender, and presence of comorbidities were predictive factors for polypharmacy in diabetic patients. Before starting additional medication for DM patients, it is necessary to pay attention to the interaction of the drugs to be used and to plan prescriptions considering the medications used by the patient continuously.
Source: Diabetology International - Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research