Abstract

Diabetes affects a large portion of the population in India; 101 million individuals, or 11.4% of the total population, are believed to have the disease. Regardless of the length of their illness or the type of treatment they are receiving, diabetic individuals on insulin therapy frequently still exhibit inadequate glycaemic control. In order to achieve glycaemic control and hence avoid complications from diabetes, proficient injection technique is essential. Material and methods The work on the First Indian Insulin Injection Technique Guidelines developed by the Forum for Injection Technique (FIT) A questionnaire was used to assess the ease of understanding, relevance, items, potential required questions, and feelings about diabetes treatment and ongoing practices. Results In our study, only 9% of patients were fully aware of injection technique, while 22% were partially aware, and a significantly higher 69% were unaware, showing significant lacunae in patient education, understanding, and adherence, as well as shortcomings from healthcare professionals. Conclusion The majority of patients required periodic review using a straightforward and patient-friendly questionnaire, as well as re-education for both patients and carers, due to major shortcomings in awareness, technique, and adherence to insulin injection strategies.

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