What is it about?

A systematic review of the literature highlights the barriers to adherence. Several interventions have demonstrated improvements in adherence rates in people with diabetes.

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Why is it important?

Adherence is a major component to the self-management of diabetes. Screening for barriers and reasons of non-adherence can improve patient outcomes.

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Any strides we can make to improve diabetes self-management will improve patient care outcomes.

Dr Kam Capoccia
Western New England University College of Pharmacy

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This page is a summary of: Medication Adherence With Diabetes Medication, The Diabetes Educator, December 2015, SAGE Publications,
DOI: 10.1177/0145721715619038.
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