Author/Editor		Petek, Davorina
Title		Bolnikovi pogledi na zdravljenje sladkorne bolezni tipa 2
Translated title		Patients' views on the treatment of diabetes mellitus type 2
Type		članek
Source		In: Kersnik J, editor. Kronična bolečina, sladkorna bolezen, depresija in preventivni program. Zbornik predavanj 4. Fajdigovi dnevi; 2002 okt 11-12; Kranjska Gora. Ljubljana: Združenje zdravnikov družinske medicine SZD,
Publication year		2003
Volume		str. 25-7
Language		slo
Abstract		Due to many obstacles, patients' adherence to the treatment of diabetes mellitus type 2 is not optimal. Adherence is influenced by various variables. Patients' views and opinions are especially important. They can be studied by qualitative studies. The article shortly explains qualitative methodology. The patients with DMtype 2 have different attitudes to advised treatment. An importance of the diet seems well understood, but strict adherence to the diet is difficult, because it interferes with patients' social life and demands constant renounciation. Adjustment to regular taking pills is possible but patients are afraid of harmful effects of pills. The trust into doctors' decisions is of paramount importance for patients on insulin therapy. Many obstacles exžst for a regular physical activity. Patients lack contact with the body during their treatment and they state that they don't feel the disease. The communication and relationship with the doctor and the patients' knowledge about the disease are very important for good adherence to their treatment. An additional research is needed for identifying the obstacles and improving the adherence to the treatment of DM type 2.
Descriptors		DIABETES MELLITUS, NON-INSULIN-DEPENDENT PATIENT COMPLIANCE