Adherence to Anti-diabetic Medication and its Associated Factors among Diabetic Patients in an Urban Area of Kerala: A Cross-sectional Study

Introduction

Treatment for diabetes depends not only on whether a patient takes their medication but also the timing, dosage, and persistence over years of treatment. Medication non adherence is common among diabetics and it is one of the leading public health challenges. It’s a primary determinant for treatment failure in chronic diseases.