From: Adherence and persistence rates of major antidiabetic medications: a review
Reasons for treatment discontinuation | Factors for higher adherence and persistence |
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Inadequate blood glucose control [67] | |
Gastrointestinal side effects (including nausea/vomiting) [67, 75, 77] | |
Preference for oral medication over injection [95] | Weekly dosing rather than daily or twice daily dosing [72] |
High cost [95] | Early (within 6 months) weight loss [73] |
Injection site reaction [95] | Early (within 6 months) HbA1c level reduction [73] |
Inadequate body weight reduction [73] | Â |
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Injection-related concerns (including pain and fear) [76] | Â |