Adherencia terapéutica y control glucémico en pacientes con diabetes gestacional bajo dos esquemas de tratamiento
Gestational diabetes adherence to treatment and metabolic control

Rev. méd. Chile; 147 (5), 2019
Publication year: 2019

Background:

Adherence to treatment is a large obstacle in the management of chronic diseases.

Aim:

To evaluate therapeutic adherence and its relationship with glycemic control in patients with gestational diabetes using two types of treatment.

Material and Methods:

The Measurement of Treatment Adherence (MAT) questionnaire was applied to 93 patients with gestational diabetes. Fifty-two used metformin 41 were treated with insulin. Obstetric and socio-demographic data were collected.

Results:

A higher therapeutic adherence was associated with a better glycemic control. Women with a higher education level had a better adherence to treatment. The adherence and metabolic control were higher in women treated with metformin.

Conclusions:

Therapeutic adherence is an important factor for adequate glycemic control.

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