Perception and attitude of type 2 diabetic patients toward insulin therapy in the primary care of National Guard for Health Affairs (NGHA) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Abdullah M. Alzahrani,
Reem J. Alshareef,
Marwan M. Balubaid
et al.
Abstract:Purpose/Background:
Our study explores and determines the perception toward insulin among patients with diabetes in the National Guard for Health Affairs (NGHA), Jeddah, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), and aims to gain insight into the causes of refusal. Patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) are likely to need the use of insulin to keep blood glucose levels within normal range and delay the onset of diabetes-related problems. Individuals with diabetes may be hesitant to begin insulin therapy if th… Show more
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