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Beliefs about Insulin Treatment of Type 2 Diabetic Patients in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Abstract

Background: It is not rare that diabetic patients, motivated by many beliefs, express resistance at the initiation of insulin therapy leading to delays of treatment and subsequent poor control of diabetes. Knowledge of patients' beliefs towards insulin is essential to better orient the education of diabetics.

Research topics

  • Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins
  • Diabetes Management and Education

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DOI: 10.29011/2688-7460.100030

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