Diabetes patients are often prescribed multiple medications to treat hyperglycemia and several other diabetes-associated conditions, such as hypertension and dyslipidemia, and comorbidities. Medication adherence is a critical determinant of outcomes in diabetes patients and has been linked with better control of intermediate risk factors and lower odds of hospitalization. However, the majority of patients fail to adhere to the medication regimen. The high cost of medications, low health literacy, complicated drug regimens, personal beliefs, and mistrust of the healthcare system are the main reasons behind this.
World Diabetes Day is observed on the 14 th of November every year. The theme for this year is “ Access to Diabetes Education ,” emphasizing the need to increase access to diabetes education to improve the lives of over half a billion people living with diabetes worldwide. In…
