Commitment to the treatment of patients with type 2 diabetes living in the city
The adherence to treatment of 184 patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus living in Bishkek was studied using Morisky - Green and SDSCA questionnaires. The analysis of various medical and social factors influencing treatment is carried out. People with type 2 diabetes live in the city and have a low commitment to lifestyle changes and treatment. Many of them have never studied at a Diabetes School and did not receive knowledge on their own. Most patients do not follow the recommendations on proper nutrition, do not count the collage, or examine the condition of the feet and the inner surface of the shoes. Many of the patients lead a sedentary lifestyle; 40 % of women have never done physical exercises. Although most patients already have complications of diabetes, they cannot independently adjust the doses of hypoglycemic drugs, which is very important for patients with diabetes. Moreover, they even skip taking medications. When asked what can affect the attitude of patients to their health and increase treatment adherence, most respondents noted that understanding and support of the family is crucial, the authority of the doctor is in second place a smaller part affected the material side