Type 2 Diabetes Awareness and Compliance in Ahmedabad: Study Reveals Alarming Statistics

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In a shocking revelation, a recent study from Nirma University in Gujarat, India, has highlighted the alarming rate of type 2 diabetes awareness and compliance in Ahmedabad. The research, which involved studying 320 patients with type 2 diabetes, found that 59.4% of patients adhered to their prescribed medicines, while 40.6% were not compliant. This alarming noncompliance rate can lead to diabetes-related complications and render therapy ineffective. The study also revealed that 85% of people were aware of the preventive measures for type 2 diabetes, while 15% were unaware.

Key Takeaways:

  • The study found that type 2 diabetes was more prevalent in males compared to females aged 40-60 years.
  • 59.4% of type 2 diabetes patients adhered to their prescribed medicines, while 40.6% were not compliant.
  • 85% of people were aware of the preventive measures for type 2 diabetes, while 15% were unaware.
  • 74% of patients included exercise in their routine, and 50.67% followed a proper diet.
  • People belonging to urban cities and who were educated were more compliant to exercise and diet.
  • Measures to increase patient compliance and awareness of type 2 diabetes self-management are necessary.

Statistics:

  • 59.4% of type 2 diabetes patients adhered to their prescribed medicines.
  • 40.6% of type 2 diabetes patients were not compliant with their prescribed medicines.
  • 85% of people were aware of the preventive measures for type 2 diabetes.
  • 15% of people were unaware of the preventive measures for type 2 diabetes.
  • 74% of patients included exercise in their routine.
  • 50.67% of patients followed a proper diet.
  • The study population consisted of 320 patients with type 2 diabetes.

Sources:

  • Prevalence of Patient Awareness and Compliance in T2D Patients in the Urban Ahmedabad Region: A Retrospective and Prospective Study. Clinical Diabetology, 2024, 13(4). (Clinical Diabetology - https://journals.viamedica.pl/diabetologia_kliniczna/index)
  • Via Medica. A free version of this journal article is available at https://doi.org.sdpl.idm.oclc.org/10.5603/cd.100771