Drug adherence in type 2 diabetics

Long-term adherence and persistence with prescribed drug therapy are important factor of medication for diabetes. The causes of poor adherence are complex and include complicated drug regimens, older age, poor social support, cognitive problems, and depression. These commonly caused people to reduce or stop treatment. Physician must consider to reduce the number of drug to prescribe. Side effects of oral hypoglycemic drugs including hypoglycemia, leg swelling, gastrointestinal disorders, and urinary frequency were a widely reported reason for self adjusting or stopping drugs. Physicians may be able to improve medication adherence substantially by reducing the number of concomitant medications and by initiating diabetic medications together or close in time.