Geneva study on diabetes treatment: “We are disappointed”

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Diabetes tends to increase in Switzerland. However, according to a study conducted in Geneva, the treatment of the disease is far from desired. Only half of diabetics receive treatment for the disease.

The rate of those whose blood sugar is controlled, that is, within the norm, is one third (34 percent). “We were a little disappointed because it was quite low,” study director Pedro Marques-Vidal from the University and University Hospital of Lausanne (Unil/Chuv) said in response to a question from the Keystone-SDA news agency on Monday.

Expert: Diabetics reject examination invitations

For the study, Marques-Vidal’s research group evaluated data from more than 12,000 people collected as part of the “Bus Santé” health survey in Geneva. They analyzed and compared the development of diabetes diagnosis and treatment in the periods 2005-2009, 2010-2014 and 2015-2019.

As the study published in the journal “Scientific Reports” shows, the frequency of the disease decreased slightly among study participants during this period. However, Marques-Vidal emphasized that the general trend in Switzerland is going in the other direction. People with diabetes are often reluctant to participate in health studies such as the “Bus Santé” study. “Diabetics tend not to accept invitations for medical examinations,” the specialist explained.

“Cat and mouse game” between doctors and patients

According to the research, women with diabetes generally receive less treatment than men, but their blood sugar levels are under better control. “Women take better care of themselves and comply with treatments better after receiving treatment,” Marques-Vidal said. The opposite was seen in obese people: more treatment but worse control of blood sugar levels.

According to the researchers, there is potential for improvement in both the care provided by doctors and patients’ compliance with treatment.

According to Marques-Vidal, doctors often lack the time and training to provide dietary advice for diabetes. There is also a kind of “cat-and-mouse game” among some patients, according to the expert: They take their medications shortly before going to the doctor, but are otherwise less regular. (SDA)

Source : Blick