Diabetes Management Priorities of Patients and Physicians for Patients on Basal Insulin
| Priorities (up to three responses) | Patients, % | Physicians, % |
|---|---|---|
| Maintaining your A1C goal over the long term | 62 | 45 |
| Staying healthy for your family | 44 | 28 |
| Not gaining weight | 43 | 35 |
| Taking your medications as prescribed | 36 | 26 |
| Making sure you can afford your medication | 29 | 53 |
| Avoiding side effects (hypoglycemia) | 27 | 55 |
| Achieving your A1C goal quickly | 23 | 27 |
| Being able to keep working | 13 | 16 |
| Maintaining an active social life | 13 | 14 |
| Other | 1 | 1 |