Table 3 Comparison of clinical and biochemical parameters in persons who adhered and those that did not adhere to prescribed insulin regimens
From: Insulin use, prescription patterns, regimens and costs.-a narrative from a developing country
Variable | Insulin adherence | Insulin non adherence | p |
|---|---|---|---|
Mean Hba1c (%) | 8.6 (2.5) | 10.1 (2.5) | 0.008 |
Fasting plasma glucose (mg%) | 165.5 (83.5) | 205.6 (89.8) | 0.02 |
Previous DM hospitalization | 83 (68%) | 18 (48.6%) | 0.03 |
Gainfully employed | 63 (52%) | 22 (60%) | 0.4 |
Family hx of DM | 67 (55%) | 22 (60%) | 0.5 |
Self insulin injection | 118 (96%) | 32 (87%) | 0.03 |
Self glucose monitoring | 72 (59%) | 18 (49%) | 0.2 |