Diabetes Management, Quality of Life and Treatment Satisfaction in Adult Population in Jordan and Lebanon, Observations from the SIMPLIFY Study — Oak Academic Publishing
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Diabetes Management, Quality of Life and Treatment Satisfaction in Adult Population in Jordan and Lebanon, Observations from the SIMPLIFY Study
Department of Endocrinology, Saint George Hospital University Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon
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Department of Endocrinology, Jordan Hospital Medical Center, Amman, Jordan
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Department of Endocrinology, Jordan Hospital Medical Center, Amman, Jordan
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Endocrinology Department, Notre Dame de Secours Hospital, Byblos, Lebanon
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Department of Endocrinology, King Hussein Medical Center, Amman, Jordan
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Medical Department, AstraZeneca Near East, Beirut, Lebanon
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Endocrinology Department, Lebanese American University Medical Center, Rizk Hospital, Beirut, Lebanon
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Department of Endocrinology, Specialty Hospital, Shmeisani, Amman, Jordan
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Department of Endocrinology, Hotel Dieu de France Hospital, Beirut, Lebanon
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Department of Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases, Sacré Coeur Hospital, Beirut, Lebanon
1 Department of Endocrinology, Saint George Hospital University Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon
2 Department of Endocrinology, Jordan Hospital Medical Center, Amman, Jordan
3 Department of Endocrinology, Jordan Hospital Medical Center, Amman, Jordan
4 Endocrinology Department, Notre Dame de Secours Hospital, Byblos, Lebanon
5 Department of Endocrinology, King Hussein Medical Center, Amman, Jordan
6 Medical Department, AstraZeneca Near East, Beirut, Lebanon
7 Endocrinology Department, Lebanese American University Medical Center, Rizk Hospital, Beirut, Lebanon
8 Department of Endocrinology, Specialty Hospital, Shmeisani, Amman, Jordan
9 Department of Endocrinology, Hotel Dieu de France Hospital, Beirut, Lebanon
10 Department of Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases, Sacré Coeur Hospital, Beirut, Lebanon
Introduction: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) has witnessed a rise in its prevalence worldwide and in the Middle East region. The overall burden associated with the disease is well characterized, but little is known about patient satisfaction in the region. The purpose of the study is to evaluate the quality of life (QoL) and treatment satisfaction of patients T2DM. Methods: The SIMPLIFY study was an observational, cross-sectional, multicenter, regional study that used patient-reported outcomes of T2DM patients in Jordan and Lebanon. Results: Patients were more satisfied when they were treated exclusively with oral medications, mainly metformin alone or combined with either sulfonylurea or dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitor. Targets for glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) values were better reached in patients treated with oral medications. Occurrence of comorbidities did not seem to be affected by oral or injectable medications or to affect patients’ satisfaction. Data highlighted a suboptimal screening for albuminuria and showed that most patients were overweight or obese and around 30% suffered from hypoglycemia episodes. Conclusion: Data shed the light on the management of T2DM in Jordan and Lebanon and suggested the need for a more comprehensive approach to T2DM management and selection of medications that would support weight control and a lower hypoglycemia incidence.
KeywordsDiabetesGlycated HemoglobinClinical ManagementPatient SatisfactionQuality of Life
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