Barriers to Patient Engagement in Managing Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and How to Overcome It

Abstract

Phase Angle (PA) has been related to the integrity of cell membranes, as a good prognostic indicator, with the general health and nutritional status of patients. Hyperglycemia has already been shown to be a common outcome seen in patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus (TDM1) and is capable of causing glycotoxicity and cell damage if not regulated; mainly in the long term. A1C is currently considered the gold standard for assessing metabolic control in T1DM patients, as the relationship between their increased levels (>7%) which means blood glucose of 154 mg /dL or less) has been consistently demonstrated and the risk of chronic complications and adversities, and worsening prognosis in this population.