Correlation of Disease Knowledge with Adherence to Drug Therapy, Blood Sugar Levels and Complications Associated with Disease among Type 2 Diabetic Patients

Abstract

Background: Low adherence to medication is a growing concern, seriously undercutting the benefits of current medical care. Present study was plannedon the assumption that knowledge regarding diabetes might be important contributory factor affecting adherence to the treatment regimen, which is crucial in glycemic control &complications related to the disease.