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ArticleBMJ open2015

Why do some people with type 2 diabetes who are using insulin have poor glycaemic control? A qualitative study.

Wen Ting Tong, Shireene Ratna Vethakkan, Chirk Jenn Ng

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Article in BMJ open, 2015. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 32 papers.

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3 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Wen Ting TongFaculty of Medicine, Department of Primary Care Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9081-191X
Shireene Ratna VethakkanFaculty of Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Chirk Jenn NgFaculty of Medicine, Department of Primary Care Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
University of Malaya · MY

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveTo explore factors influencing poor glycaemic control in people with type 2 diabetes using insulin. RESEARCH

designA qualitative method comprising in-depth individual interviews. A semistructured interview guide was used. The interviews were audiorecorded, transcribed verbatim and analysed using a thematic approach.

participantsSeventeen people with type 2 diabetes using insulin with glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) ≥9% for >1 year.

settingThe Primary Care Clinic and Diabetes Clinic in the University of Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC), Malaysia.

resultsData analysis uncovered four themes: lifestyle challenges in adhering to medical recommendations; psychosocial and emotional hurdles; treatment-related factors; lack of knowledge about and self-efficacy in diabetes self-care.

conclusionsFactors that explain the poor glycaemic control in people with type 2 diabetes using insulin were identified. Healthcare providers could use these findings to address patients' concerns during consultations and help to improve glycaemic control.

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AdultAgedBlood Glucose Self-MonitoringDiabetes Mellitus, Type 2FemaleGlycated HemoglobinHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHumansHypoglycemic AgentsInsulinLife StyleMalaysiaMaleMedication AdherenceMiddle AgedQualitative ResearchGlycated HemoglobinHypoglycemic AgentsInsulinPREVENTIVE MEDICINEPRIMARY CAREPUBLIC HEALTHSOCIAL MEDICINE

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PMID25633285
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