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Cross-sectional study assesses treatment adherence and identifies barriers in elderly diabetics, suggesting interventions for better management.
Introduction: This study assesses treatment adherence in geriatric diabetics, highlighting barriers and emphasising the need for multidisciplinary management strategies. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted at Government Medical College and Hospital Chandigarh’s Geriatric Outpatient Department from December 2023 to June 2024, involving 266 elderly diabetics. Treatment adherence to antidiabetic medications was evaluated, and data were analysed using R software. The manuscript was prepared in accordance with the Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology (STROBE) guidelines. Results: Out of 266 participants, 86.8% showed medium adherence to their antidiabetic medications. Forgetfulness (72.2%) and being busy (33.6%) were key barriers, whereas education on medication timing (92.9%) and doctor visits (77.8%) facilitated adherence. No significant associations were found between adherence and sociodemographic, clinical or behavioral factors. Conclusion: This study highlights that medication adherence in diabetes is influenced by education, family support, healthcare access and socioeconomic factors. Practical interventions, including reminders, simplified regimens, digital tools and tailored education, can enhance adherence and improve diabetes management outcomes.
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