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[Gestational diabetes adherence to treatment and metabolic control]
Linet Chávez-García1, Jaime Guadalupe Valle-Leal2, Cindy Jiménez-Mapula1
1Departamento de Ginecología y Obstetricia, Hospital General Regional número uno, Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, Sonora, México.
Background:
Adherence to treatment is a large obstacle in the management of chronic diseases.
Aim:
To evaluate therapeutic adherence and its relationship with glycemic control in patients with gestational diabetes using two types of treatment.
Material And Methods:
The Measurement of Treatment Adherence (MAT) questionnaire was applied to 93 patients with gestational diabetes. Fifty-two used metformin 41 were treated with insulin. Obstetric and socio-demographic data were collected.
Results:
A higher therapeutic adherence was associated with a better glycemic control. Women with a higher education level had a better adherence to treatment. The adherence and metabolic control were higher in women treated with metformin.
Conclusions:
Therapeutic adherence is an important factor for adequate glycemic control.
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