Impact of adverse effects to oral antidiabetics on adherence and quality of life in patients with type 2 diabetes

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Introduction Diabetes is a metabolic disorder with many comorbidities, microvascular and macrovascular complications. In Portugal the prevalence was 13,3% which corresponds to 1 million Portuguese diagnosed, but the forecasts are for a big increase. The various therapeutic options currently available have been shown to be effective in controlling glycaemia and HbA1 levels. Adherence with this therapeutic is essential for optimization and control of chronic conditions. However, they present side effects that may compromise adherence to therapy and the quality of life of the patients. Objectives The objective of this study is to evaluate the impact of the adverse effects of oral antidiabetic medicines on patient’s quality of life and adherence to therapy. Methodology We developed a cross-sectional study in a sample of 65 patients with type 2 diabetes recruited in several Portuguese …

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2020

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