Medication regimen complexity and its impact on medication adherence and glycemic control among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in an Ethiopian general hospital.

Asnakew Achaw Ayele Henok Getachew TegegnTadesse Awoke AyeleMohammed Biset Ayalew

Published in: BMJ open diabetes research & care (2019)

The prevalence of high MRCImedication regimen complexity index is high among patients with T2DM. Patients with low and moderate regimen complexity had improved adherence. High diabetes-specific medication regimen complexity was associated with poor glycemic control. Simplification of a complex medication regimen for patients with diabetes should be sought by physicians and pharmacists to improve medication adherence and subsequent improvement in glycemic control.

Keyphrases

glycemic control
type diabetes
blood glucose
weight loss
healthcare
adverse drug
insulin resistance
primary care
cardiovascular disease
emergency department
adipose tissue
high intensity
metabolic syndrome
skeletal muscle
general practice
electronic health record