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Bellido V, Morales C, Garach AM, Almeida JMG, Morera JLF, Aguilera BG, de la Torre ML, Bellido D. Descriptive study of a clinical and educational telemedicine intervention in patients with diabetes receiving glargine 300 U/ml (Toujeo) in Spain: results of the T-Coach programme. Drugs Context 2023; 12:dic-2023-1-1. [PMID: 37261244 PMCID: PMC10228333 DOI: 10.7573/dic.2023-1-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2023] [Accepted: 03/29/2023] [Indexed: 06/02/2023] Open
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Background Diabetes is one of the most prevalent chronic diseases worldwide, and innovative patient support programmes can help and inform patients about their disease and improve their quality of life. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of the T-Coach programme in terms of improvement of disease knowledge, self-management and adherence to treatment in a real-world setting in Spain between July 2016 and October 2018. Methods We analyzed data from the T-Coach programme, a telephone platform that gives support to patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus treated with insulin glargine 300 U/ml (Gla-300). Support was provided by diabetes care nurses. Patients followed their treatment and aimed to achieve fasting blood glucose targets through diabetes education. Results A total of 479 patients were included in the programme. The mean (SD) dose of Gla-300 was 28.5 (16.3) U at baseline and 31.8 (16.1) U, 31.4 (16.4) U and 32.2 (16.3) U, respectively, at 3, 6 and 12 months. A satisfaction survey was completed by 240 (50.1%) patients, who, on average, were very highly satisfied with the programme, general assistance provided, recommendations received, and calls from nurses. Conclusions T-Coach could be an effective tool to help patients achieve their optimal dose of Gla-300 insulin and manage their blood glucose levels. It could also act as an effective support for diabetes education.
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- Virginia Bellido
- Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocío, Sevilla, Spain
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- Endocrinology Department, Hospital Clínico Universitario Virgen Macarena, Sevilla, Spain
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- Endocrinology Department, Hospital Universitario Virgen de las Nieves, Granada, Spain
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- Endocrinology Department, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Ferrol, La Coruña, Spain
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Hernández-García F, González-Velázquez VE, Pérez García ER, Lazo Herrera LA, Pedraza-Rodríguez EM, Pupo Pérez A, González Quintana P, Casanovas Figueroa J. Validation and application of the Insulin Treatment Appraisal Scale in Cuban patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. ENDOCRINOL DIAB NUTR 2022; 69:791-801. [PMID: 36443192 DOI: 10.1016/j.endien.2021.11.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2021] [Accepted: 11/08/2021] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The purpose of this study was to validate the Insulin Treatment Appraisal Scale (ITAS) in the Cuban population with type 2 diabetes mellitus. MATERIAL AND METHODS A cross-sectional, multicentre analytical study was performed in Cuba from February 2020 to April 2021; 199 patients were surveyed in a hospital institution and in primary healthcare. We used the Insulin Treatment Appraisal Scale, consisting of 20 items, with a minimum score of 20 points and a maximum of 100, where the higher the score, the worse the perception of insulin therapy. The validity of the instrument was determined by means of an exploratory factor analysis. The internal consistency and reliability of the scale were calculated by means of Cronbach's alpha coefficient. A K-means cluster analysis was performed to establish a cut-off point for poor perception of insulin therapy. RESULTS The exploratory factor analysis supported the validity of the instrument, with a Cronbach's alpha of 0.747. There were statistically significant differences between patients under insulin and non-insulin treatment in terms of the answers given in all items of the scale. The total mean score obtained was 51.96 ± 10.78, and it was lower in insulin users compared to those who used other drugs (49.79 ± 10.07 vs 55.09 ± 11.12). A score ≥65 was proposed as a cut-off point for poor perception of insulin therapy. A positive relationship was found between the body mass index values and the total score of the scale. Being female and current treatment not involving insulin were factors associated with low perception of insulin therapy. CONCLUSIONS The instrument proved to be valid for the population in which it was applied. Insulin users turned out to be the ones with the best perception about its use. A cut-off point of ≥65 points for poor perception of insulin treatment was proposed for evaluation and comparison in future studies in other patient populations.
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- Frank Hernández-García
- Centro Provincial de Atención y Educación al Paciente Diabético, Hospital Provincial General Docente Dr. Antonio Luaces Iraola, Facultad de Ciencias Médicas Dr. José Assef Yara, Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de Ciego de Ávila, Ciego de Ávila, Cuba.
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- Policlínico Universitario Área Norte, Facultad de Ciencias Médicas Dr. José Assef Yara, Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de Ciego de Ávila, Ciego de Ávila, Cuba
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- Facultad de Ciencias Médicas Dr. Ernesto Che Guevara de la Serna, Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de Pinar del Río, Pinar del Río, Cuba
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- Facultad de Ciencias Médicas General Calixto García, Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de La Habana, La Habana, Cuba
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- Centro Provincial de Atención y Educación al Paciente Diabético, Hospital Provincial General Docente Dr. Antonio Luaces Iraola, Facultad de Ciencias Médicas Dr. José Assef Yara, Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de Ciego de Ávila, Ciego de Ávila, Cuba
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Validación y aplicación de la escala de percepción del tratamiento con insulina en pacientes cubanos con diabetes mellitus tipo 2. ENDOCRINOL DIAB NUTR 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.endinu.2021.11.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Bailey TS, Evenou P, Gill J, Berhanu P, Raymond R, Strong J, Wright EE. Post Hoc Analysis Evaluating the Impact of Antihyperglycemic Background Therapies on Attainment of A1C Targets Without Hypoglycemia in the ACHIEVE Control Pragmatic, Real-Life Study. Diabetes Spectr 2021; 34:407-418. [PMID: 34866875 PMCID: PMC8603128 DOI: 10.2337/ds20-0079] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND ACHIEVE Control, a prospective, open-label, randomized, pragmatic, real-life study in insulin-naive people with type 2 diabetes (A1C 8.0-11.0%), demonstrated superiority of insulin glargine 300 units/mL (Gla-300) versus first-generation standard-of-care basal insulin (SOC-BI; glargine 100 units/mL or insulin detemir) in achieving individualized A1C targets without documented symptomatic (glucose ≤3.9 mmol/L [≤70 mg/dL] or <3.0 mmol/L [<54 mg/dL]) or severe hypoglycemia (American Diabetes Association level 3) at 6 months. Noninsulin antihyperglycemic background therapies are commonly used; however, sulfonylureas may increase hypoglycemia risk. This post hoc analysis assessed outcomes according to background therapy. METHODS Subgroup analyses were performed per concomitant use/nonuse of sulfonylureas, glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists, dipeptidyl peptidase 4 inhibitors, or sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors. End points (6 and 12 months) included A1C target attainment without documented symptomatic or severe hypoglycemia, A1C target attainment, and absence of documented symptomatic or severe hypoglycemia. RESULTS Odds ratios (ORs) at 12 months mostly favored Gla-300 versus SOC-BI across subgroups except in analysis of SGLT2 inhibitors, in which ORs were similar. Among sulfonylurea users, ORs at 12 months strongly favored Gla-300 versus SOC-BI for all end points, particularly A1C target achievement without documented symptomatic hypoglycemia (glucose ≤3.9 mmol/L [≤70 mg/dL]; OR 1.25, 95% CI 1.02-1.53) or severe hypoglycemia and achievement of no documented symptomatic hypoglycemia (glucose <3.0 mmol/L [<54 mg/dL]; OR 1.25, 95% CI 1.02-1.52) or severe hypoglycemia. CONCLUSION The results suggest that, in insulin-naive people with type 2 diabetes, Gla-300 is effective with a risk of hypoglycemia that is lower than or similar to that of SOC-BI regardless of background medication. Individuals receiving concomitant sulfonylureas were more likely to remain without symptomatic or severe hypoglycemia with Gla-300.
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- Timothy S. Bailey
- AMCR Institute, Escondido, CA
- Corresponding author: Timothy S. Bailey,
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Seamon G, Caron O, Jiang A, Farrar M, Hughes P, Lugo B, Warren AC. Pharmacist‐led
phone call initiative targeting hemoglobin A1c levels in patients with uncontrolled diabetes. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CLINICAL PHARMACY 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/jac5.1415] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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- Gwen Seamon
- Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC) Asheville North Carolina USA
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- Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC) Asheville North Carolina USA
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- Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC) Asheville North Carolina USA
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- UNC Health Sciences at MAHEC Asheville North Carolina USA
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- UNC Health Sciences at MAHEC Asheville North Carolina USA
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Forst T, Choudhary P, Schneider D, Linetzky B, Pozzilli P. A practical approach to the clinical challenges in initiation of basal insulin therapy in people with type 2 diabetes. Diabetes Metab Res Rev 2021; 37:e3418. [PMID: 33098260 PMCID: PMC8519070 DOI: 10.1002/dmrr.3418] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2020] [Revised: 07/17/2020] [Accepted: 08/09/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Initiating insulin therapy with a basal insulin analogue has become a standard of care in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Despite increasing choices in pharmacological approaches, intensified glucose monitoring and improvements in quality of care, many patients do not achieve the desired level of glycaemic control. Although insulin therapy, when optimized, can help patients reach their glycaemic goals, there are barriers to treatment initiation on both the side of the patient and provider. Providers experience barriers based on their perceptions of patients' capabilities and concerns. They may lack the confidence to solve the practical problems of insulin therapy and avoid decisions they perceive as risky for their patients. In this study, we review recommendations for basal insulin initiation, focussing on glycaemic targets, titration, monitoring, and combination therapy with non-insulin anti-hyperglycaemic medications. We provide practical advice on how to address some of the key problems encountered in everyday clinical practice and give recommendations where there are gaps in knowledge or guidelines. We also discuss common challenges faced by people with T2DM, such as weight gain and hypoglycaemia, and how providers can address and overcome them.
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- Thomas Forst
- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolic DiseasesUniversitatsmedizin der Johannes GutenbergMainzGermany
- Clinical Research ServicesManhheimGermany
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- Department of Diabetes and Nutritional SciencesKing's CollegeLondonUK
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolic DiseasesUniversità Campus Bio‐MedicoRomeItaly
- Centre of ImmunobiologyBarts and the London School of MedicineQueen Mary University of LondonUK
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Peters A, Cohen N, Calhoun P, Ruedy KJ, Beck RW, Martens TW, Bao S, Njeru NM, Beck SE, Price DA. Glycaemic profiles of diverse patients with type 2 diabetes using basal insulin: MOBILE study baseline data. Diabetes Obes Metab 2021; 23:631-636. [PMID: 33118309 PMCID: PMC7839741 DOI: 10.1111/dom.14238] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2020] [Revised: 10/01/2020] [Accepted: 10/25/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Basal insulin is often prescribed to patients with suboptimally controlled type 2 diabetes (T2D); however, its therapeutic efficacy is inadequate in many. During the MOBILE study's baseline phase, we evaluated 173 participants' continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) data (mean ± SD age 57 ± 9 years; 50% female; HbA1c 9.1% [range 7.1%-11.6%]; 40% using sulphonylureas; 19% using NPH; reported self-monitored blood glucose [SMBG] frequency median 1.0 checks/day) who were using basal, but not prandial insulin. Blinded CGM data were recorded for 10 days prior to randomization. The mean glucose value was 208 ± 47 mg/dL and it was lowest in the early morning. Mean time in the 70-180 mg/dL range was 9.6 ± 6.1 hours/day (40% ± 25%). Hyperglycaemia was extensive with medians of 14.7 (61%) and 5.0 (20.9%) hours/day with glucose greater than 180 and 250 mg/dL, respectively. Hypoglycaemia was infrequent (median [IQR] 0 [0, 4.3] minutes/day [0.0% {0.0%, 0.3%}] with glucose less than 70 mg/dL). Blinded CGM highlights the limitations of infrequent SMBG in basal insulin users with T2D and allows characterization of hyperglycaemia and hypoglycaemia in basal insulin users with suboptimal control. The MOBILE study randomized phase will define the benefits of using real-time CGM compared with SMBG in this population.
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- Anne Peters
- Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern CaliforniaLos AngelesCalifornia
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- International Diabetes Center, Park Nicollet ClinicBrooklyn CenterMinnesota
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- Vanderbilt University Medical CenterNashvilleTennessee
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[Level of knowledge about insulinization by Primary Care physicians and its impact on diabetes control]. Semergen 2020; 46:379-391. [PMID: 32057633 DOI: 10.1016/j.semerg.2019.11.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2019] [Revised: 11/21/2019] [Accepted: 11/26/2019] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To determine the level of knowledge and current management of starting insulin treatment by Primary Care physicians, and its impact on metabolic control. MATERIALS AND METHODS A mainly qualitative exploratory sequential study, with a phenomenological approach, followed by a quantitative phase. The study included 37 primary care physicians from the Andalusian Health Service. Socio-demographic and clinical care variables were analysed. Univariate and bivariate analyses were performed. RESULTS There was a wide variability between Primary Care physicians in the level of knowledge of treatment with insulins (low knowledge: 13.5%; medium knowledge: 59.5%; high knowledge: 27.0%). There was a direct relationship between the level of knowledge and the attainment of HbA1c goals (as the level of knowledge increased, the metabolic control improved). The most common basal insulins prescribed were insulin glargine U-100 (56.8%), followed by insulin glargine U-300 (29.7%), and neutral protamine hagedorn (NPH) insulin (8.1%). There was a trend to show a different prescription pattern with basal insulins (as the level of knowledge decreased, the prescription of mixed and NPH insulins increased). More than one-third (35.1%) of primary care physicians did not know more complex patterns of treatment with insulins. CONCLUSIONS Only 27% of Primary Care physicians had a high knowledge about treatment with insulins. There was a direct relationship between the level of knowledge about insulins and glycaemic control. It is necessary to improve the knowledge about insulin therapy in order to optimise metabolic control and reduce the risk of complications.
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Kalirai S, Ivanova JI, Perez-Nieves M, Stephenson JJ, Hadjiyianni I, Grabner M, Pollom RD, Geremakis C, Reed BL, Fisher L. Basal Insulin Initiation and Maintenance in Adults with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in the United States. Diabetes Metab Syndr Obes 2020; 13:1023-1033. [PMID: 32308452 PMCID: PMC7140903 DOI: 10.2147/dmso.s237948] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2019] [Accepted: 02/09/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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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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- HealthCore Inc., Wilmington, DE, USA
- Correspondence: Michael Grabner HealthCore, Inc., 123 Justison St, Suite 200, Wilmington, DE19801, USATel +1 302 230-2000 Email
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, UC San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
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Min KL, Koo H, Choi JJ, Kim DJ, Chang MJ, Han E. Utilization patterns of insulin for patients with type 2 diabetes from national health insurance claims data in South Korea. PLoS One 2019; 14:e0210159. [PMID: 30840630 PMCID: PMC6402628 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0210159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2018] [Accepted: 12/18/2018] [Indexed: 01/29/2023] Open
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Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a chronic disease that requires long-term therapy and regular check-ups to prevent complications. In this study, insurance claim data from the National Health Insurance Service (NHIS) of Korea were used to investigate insulin use in T2DM patients according to the economic status of patients and their access to primary physicians, operationally defined as the frequently used medical care providers at the time of T2DM diagnosis. A total of 91,810 participants were included from the NHIS claims database for the period between 2002 and 2013. The utilization pattern of insulin was set as the dependent variable and classified as one of the following: non-use of antidiabetic drugs, use of oral antidiabetic drugs only, or use of insulin with or without oral antidiabetic drugs. The main independent variables of interest were level of income and access to a frequently-visited physician. Multivariate Cox proportional hazards analysis was performed. Insulin was used by 9,281 patients during the study period, while use was 2.874 times more frequent in the Medical-aid group than in the highest premium group [hazard ratio (HR): 2.874, 95% confidence interval (CI): 2.588-3.192]. Insulin was also used ~50% more often in the patients managed by a frequently-visited physician than in those managed by other healthcare professionals (HR: 1.549, 95% CI: 1.434-1.624). The lag time to starting insulin was shorter when the patients had a low income and no frequently-visited physicians. Patients with a low level of income were more likely to use insulin and to have a shorter lag time from diagnosis to starting insulin. The likelihood of insulin being used was higher when the patients had a frequently-visited physician, particularly if they also had a low level of income. Therefore, the economic statuses of patients should be considered to ensure effective management of T2DM. Utilizing frequently-visited physicians might improve the management of T2DM, particularly for patients with a low income.
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- Kyoung Lok Min
- Department of Pharmaceutical Medicine and Regulatory Sciences, Colleges of Medicine and Pharmacy, Yonsei University, Incheon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pharmacy and Yonsei Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, Yonsei University, Incheon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pharmacy and Yonsei Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, Yonsei University, Incheon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Medicine and Regulatory Sciences, Colleges of Medicine and Pharmacy, Yonsei University, Incheon, Republic of Korea
- Department of Pharmacy and Yonsei Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, Yonsei University, Incheon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Medicine and Regulatory Sciences, Colleges of Medicine and Pharmacy, Yonsei University, Incheon, Republic of Korea
- Department of Pharmacy and Yonsei Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, Yonsei University, Incheon, Republic of Korea
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