2005
DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd003638.pub2
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Interventions for improving adherence to treatment recommendations in people with type 2 diabetes mellitus

Abstract: BackgroundResearch suggests adherence to treatment recommendations is low. In type 2 diabetes, which is a chronic condition slowly leading to serious vascular, nephrologic, neurologic and ophthalmological complications, it can be assumed that enhancing adherence to treatment recommendations may lead to a reduction of complications. Treatment regimens in type 2 diabetes are complicated, encompassing lifestyle adaptations and medication intake. ObjectivesTo assess the effects of interventions for improving adher… Show more

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“…The data shown in this figure are incomplete for the year 2009, as papers were included up to 1 April 2009. Since the pioneering research in this field, changes have occurred in prevailing philosophical paradigms and related concepts [61][62][63] as depicted in Figure 3.…”
Section: Results From the Literature Reviewmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The data shown in this figure are incomplete for the year 2009, as papers were included up to 1 April 2009. Since the pioneering research in this field, changes have occurred in prevailing philosophical paradigms and related concepts [61][62][63] as depicted in Figure 3.…”
Section: Results From the Literature Reviewmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The main components of a diabetes treatment regimen include selfmonitoring of blood glucose, using medication properly, complying with an appropriate eating plan, engaging in regular exercise, and adjusting medication, food and exercise on the basis of circumstances and blood glucose levels [3]. The aim of blood glucose-lowering treatment is to optimize glycaemic control in order to prevent and minimize long-term diabetes complications [4][5][6] and to enhance the quality of life [7].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Self-management activities require a great deal of effort [6], may be difficult to incorporate into one's daily life [3], and their results are not always clear immediately [8]. Flexibility in self-management is important, but it may also make large demands on people [9].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
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