We're excited to share our team's recent efforts, which concluded a nationwide study in Pakistan assessing medication adherence among over 41,000 Type 2 Diabetes patients. The results, now published in BMC Public Health, are a wake-up call:
nearly 60% of patients are not adhering to their oral antidiabetic medications.
This isn't just a medical issue; it's a socioeconomic one. Our data shows that financial constraints, education levels, and even language barriers play a critical role.
What’s the solution? We cannot rely on "education-only" strategies. Our study suggests we need:
✅ Simplified dosing regimens.
✅ Targeted mHealth interventions (SMS reminders).
✅ Stronger peer-support networks in primary care.
We hope these findings will help shape smarter public health policies for chronic disease management in Pakistan. Because it’s not enough to prescribe medication, we must ensure patients can take it.
Full Paper: https://rdcu.be/eQYXf
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