Perspectives on Stringent Glycemic Control and Weight Loss Among Patients with Type 2 Diabetes in China: A Survey Study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Although current guidelines for type 2 diabetes (T2D) underscored the importance of attaining glycemic control and weight management goals, the patient perspectives on achieving these goals remained unclear in China. This study aimed to understand Chinese patients' perspectives on stringent glycemic control (hemoglobin A1c [HbA1c] ≤ 6.5%) and weight loss (≥ 10%) and their treatment preferences.

Methods

Adult Chinese patients diagnosed with T2D who were aware of their latest HbA1c were enrolled in this survey study. An electronic questionnaire was designed to collect patients' characteristics, perspectives on safely achieving stringent glycemic control and weight loss, and preferences for different T2D treatment profiles.

Results

The study included 495 pat

SUBMITTER: Zhang J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11925834 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature