Knowledge, attitude and practice of insulin therapy in type 2 diabetes: Association with HbA1c.
Source: PubMed, NCBI / U.S. National Library of Medicine
Poor knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding insulin therapy remain a major barrier to optimal glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. This cross-sectional questionnaire study assessed 120 adults with T2DM to evaluate their understanding, beliefs and practices related to insulin use and its association with HbA1c. The mean HbA1c was 8.1% ± 1.4%, with a significant inverse correlation between total KAP scores and HbA1c levels (r = -0.42, p < 0.05). Although patients demonstrated moderate overall knowledge, gaps were identified in insulin administration techniques and related practices. Hence, the need for patient-centered education to address barriers and improve adherence, for optimizing long-term glycemic outcomes is reported.