Patient concerned with pain from injection |
Minimal with thinner, smaller needles |
Use of insulin pens |
Patient worried that starting insulin signifies worsening diabetes |
Diabetes is a progressive disease |
Taking insulin will control blood glucose and help prevent complications |
Taking insulin may slow down the rate of beta cell failure |
Patient believes that need for insulin signifies patient failure to follow treatment regimen |
Diabetes is a progressive disease; beta cell activity declines over time |
Not related to patient compliance |
Patient fears low blood sugar reactions |
Explain that severe hypoglycemia is rare in type 2 diabetes |
Self-monitoring glucose levels |
Explain how to avoid and how to treat hypoglycemia |
Patient concerned that taking insulin will upset daily routine |
Address specific concerns |
Taking insulin may be less intrusive than complicated drug regimens |
Patient believes that insulin will decrease their quality of life |
Benefits from glucose control: more energy, better sleep, overall well-being |
Patient thinks insulin will lead to diabetic complications |
Discuss role of insulin in reducing risk of diabetic complications |
Patient concerned that they will be treated differently by friends and family |
Educate friends and family: offer reading materials on diabetes, support groups |
Patient has heard insulin causes weight gain |
Role of diet and exercise |
Patient wants a more natural alternative therapy |
Insulin is the most natural therapy for diabetes. It is replacing the hormone that the patient does not make enough of. |
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