Chronic Medication Burden and Complexity for US Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Treated with Glucose-Lowering Agents.

Kristina S BoyeReema ModyMaureen J LageSteven DouglasHiren Patel

Published in: Diabetes therapy : research, treatment and education of diabetes and related disorders (2020)

On average, patients with T2D used multiple medications, had a complex medication regimen, and were at potential risk of medication interactions. These findings suggest that patients, practitioners, pharmacists, and payers may benefit from interventions which decrease medication burden, complexity, and/or adverse events related to the treatment of T2D.

Keyphrases

adverse drug
healthcare
end stage renal disease
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
physical activity
prognostic factors
peritoneal dialysis
risk factors
type diabetes
emergency department
general practice
risk assessment
patient reported outcomes
weight loss
patient reported