Assessment of patient knowledge, practice and adverse events of insulin administration and storage techniques in patients with diabetes

Abstract

Diabetes mellitus is a group of metabolic disorder characterised by hyperglycaemia. For effective therapy, correct injection procedures, adequate storage, insulin dose adjustment, meal timing, site rotation, and compliance. The aim of this work is to assess the knowledge and practice of insulin administration and storage techniques in diabetes patients. It is a survey based cross sectional study conducted through both online and offline modes among diabetic patients consuming insulin in Ernakulam district. 213 cases were included and it consist of diabetic patients on insulin therapy. About 54.4% of patients were males and 45.6% patients were females. Majority 57.3% experienced hypoglycaemia and 17.3% never experienced it. 51.6% patients were educated by nurse, 25.6% by doctors and only 17.6% were educated by pharmacist. The study presented an insight into the practices of insulin administration and awareness to the diabetic patients, study also extended to other health care professionals in the society.