Factors Associated with the Lack of Adherence to Drug Therapy in Diabetic Patients
Alba Rivas,
Zully Vera,
Gustavo H.Marin
et al.
Abstract:According to the World Health Organization, there are more than 347 million people living with diabetes, being one of the leading causes of death in our days. Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by an increase in glycemia values above normal, which is accompanied by late complications derived from progressive damage in kidney, retina, vessels, heart, and nervous system. The best way to avoid these complications is adherence to treatment. However, the lack of treatment continuity is … Show more
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