Differences in Patient Perspectives of Type 2 Diabetes Management and Care by Current A1C

Background: This analysis aimed to understand differences in patient perspectives of their type 2 diabetes (T2DM) management and whether perspectives differed by patients’ current A1C. Methods: A cross-sectional, U.S. based web-survey was conducted among 618 adults with T2DM using basal insulin with or without oral antidiabetic medication which assessed perceptions, attitudes and behaviors associated with T2DM management. A1c levels were self-reported by patients as last communicated by their HCP, and confirmed with their HCP if necessary. Results: Patients with an A1c of ≥8% (n=193) were less likely than those with an A1c of 7-7.99% (n=194) or an A1c of