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Detailed Insights into Basal Insulin Adherence in People with Type 2 Diabetes Using a Data-Driven Assessment Method
Jannie Nørlev1,2, Thomas Kronborg1,2, Ole Hejlesen1
1Department of Health Science and Technology, Aalborg University, Gistrup, Denmark.
Introduction:
Basal insulin non-adherence is a challenge in people with type 2 diabetes (T2D).
Methods:
Using injection data recorded by a connected insulin pen, we employed a novel three-step methodology to assess three aspects of adherence (overall adherence, adherence distribution, and dose deviation) in individuals with insulin-treated T2D undergoing telemonitoring.
Results:
Among participants, 52% were considered overall adherent. However, deviations from the recommended dose were observed in all participants, with increased and reduced doses being the predominant forms of non-adherence.
Conclusions:
Our study underscores the prevalence of basal insulin dosing irregularities in individuals with insulin-treated T2D undergoing telemonitoring.
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