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ArticleBioinformation2026

Knowledge, attitude and practice of insulin therapy in type 2 diabetes: Association with HbA1c.

Simhadri Lakshmi Roja, Priyanka Belur, Anirudha Deoke, Bezalel Kallukattil Binoy

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Simhadri Lakshmi RojaDepartment of Medicine, Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr, Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, Wales, United Kingdom.
Priyanka BelurDepartment of Emergency Medicine, JSS Hospital, Mysore, Karnataka, India.
Anirudha DeokeDepartment of Community Medicine, NKP Salve Institute of Medical sciences & RC and LMH, Nagpur, India.
Bezalel Kallukattil BinoyDepartment of Acute Medicine, Harrogate NHS Foundation Trust, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

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Abstract

Poor knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding insulin therapy remain a major barrier to optimal glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. This cross-sectional questionnaire study assessed 120 adults with T2DM to evaluate their understanding, beliefs and practices related to insulin use and its association with HbA1c. The mean HbA1c was 8.1% ± 1.4%, with a significant inverse correlation between total KAP scores and HbA1c levels (r = -0.42, p < 0.05). Although patients demonstrated moderate overall knowledge, gaps were identified in insulin administration techniques and related practices. Hence, the need for patient-centered education to address barriers and improve adherence, for optimizing long-term glycemic outcomes is reported.

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HbA1chigh-performance liquid chromatographyknowledge-attitude-practice (KAP)Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM)

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