Patterns of needle disposal among insulin using patients with Diabetes Mellitus: An audit

Authors

  • Gowri P Consultant Diabetologist, Kauvery Hospital, Cantonment, Trichy

Abstract

Oral Antidiabetic Drugs (OADs) remain the mainstay in the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM).

Insulin therapy becomes inevitable as the disease progresses.

Roughly 4 of 10 patients with T2DM in India are using insulin alone or in combination with OADs at any given point of time.

Where are they disposing the syringes and needles?

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Published

2023-10-25

How to Cite

Gowri P. (2023). Patterns of needle disposal among insulin using patients with Diabetes Mellitus: An audit. Kauverian Medical Journal, 2023(3), 25–33. Retrieved from https://kauverianjournal.com/index.php/research/article/view/48

Issue

Vol. 2023 No. 3: October

Section

Articles