Research Article: The Barriers to Insulin Therapy Initiation in Type Diabetes Patients: A Study of General Practitioner Perceptions in Huinan Community in South Shanghai
Abstract:
The chronic disease Type Diabetes (TD) affects millions of individuals worldwide. It is characterized by increased blood glucose levels caused by inadequate insulin production or utilization. Insulin is a hormone that regulates glucose levels in the blood, and its absence or resistance can result in severe diseases such as cardiovascular disease, renal failure, and blindness. Insulin therapy is necessary for the effective control of diabetes, but its acceptability by general practitioners (GPs) is limited by a variety of barriers., Insulin therapy initiation is challenging for various parties, including the patient, the physician, the family, the social worker, and the nurse., The patient’s fear of injections is a significant obstacle to using insulin in primary care. Nevertheless, GPs were presented with additional challenges to insulin therapy. Some GPs may lack the confidence to initiate insulin therapy and the knowledge and skills necessary to manage insulin therapy effectively. In addition, general practitioners may be concerned about patient compliance, the occurrence of severe hypoglycemia, and a lack of time to educate patients on insulin administration.
Introduction:
The chronic disease Type Diabetes (TD) affects millions of individuals worldwide. It is characterized by increased blood glucose levels caused by inadequate insulin production or utilization. Insulin is a hormone that regulates glucose levels in the blood, and its absence or resistance can result in severe diseases such as cardiovascular disease, renal failure, and blindness. Insulin therapy is necessary for the effective control of diabetes, but its acceptability by general practitioners (GPs) is limited by a…
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