TITLE:
Adherence to Lifestyle Advice and Treatments in Pakistani Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
AUTHORS:
Sarwar Malik, Rabia Basit, Sabahat Naz, Minaz Mawani, Muhammad Qamar Masood, Jaweed Akhter
KEYWORDS:
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Adherence, Lifestyle advice, Treatment
JOURNAL NAME:
Journal of Diabetes Mellitus,
Vol.6 No.1,
February
6,
2016
ABSTRACT: Background: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a chronic disease that has
become a major health care concern, especially in developing countries like
Pakistan. Lifestyle modification and appropriate pharmacotherapy are shown to
improve blood glucose levels, lipid abnormalities and blood pressure. It is not
known how many patients adhere to advice and drugs prescribed. This study aimed
to determine adherence to lifestyle and therapeutic advice. Methods: A cross
sectional hospital based study was conducted among patients attending the
diabetic clinic at the Aga Khan University Hospital, using a structured
questionnaire. Adult patients with T2DM and with at least one year duration of
diabetes were included in the study. Results: Participants were aged between 32
and 92 years old with a mean age of 55.7 years old (SD ± 10.7). Mean duration
of diabetes was 10.7 years old (SD ± 7.7). Majority (94%) of the patients were
literate. Around half (47.3%) of the patients have had achieved glycemic target
(HbA1c