Barriers for Achieving Glycemic Targets
Thursday, May 17, 2018
Recording | Slides | Summary Report
Improved glycemic control in people with diabetes delays the onset and progression of severe microvascular complications of diabetes. Despite advances in pharmacotherapy and diabetes treatment devices and the emphasis placed on treatment adherence over the last decade, National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) data showed 45% of patients with diabetes did not achieve glycemic targets of <7%. Although some patients with diabetes may be undertreated (e.g., inappropriate treatment regimens, psychosocial issues that require adjustment in therapeutic targets), one reason for poor glycemic control is patients’ difficulty in following treatment prescriptions and recommendations for diabetes self-care. This collaborative addresses barriers for achieving glycemic targets and approaches and interventions that assist patients with managing diabetes.