biostudies-literatureUnknown20(6)Jarab AS<h4>Background</h4>Diabetes significantly contributes to both microvascular and macrovascular complications. Effective management depends on meticulous glycemic control, with insulin playing a crucial role. The success of insulin therapy relies on patients' ability to properly administer insulin and adhere to the administration instructions.<h4>Objective</h4>This cross-sectional study aimed to evaluate the knowledge and practices of insulin use among patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes and to identify factors influencing these practices.<h4>Methods</h4>A validated, self-administered questionnaire was distributed in person to outpatient insulin users with type 1 and type 2 diabetes at King Abdullah University Hospital. In addition to socio-demographics and health characteristics, the qPloS onee0324846https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC12140230biostudies-literatureInsulin-self administration among individuals with diabetes: Implications for improved practices.PMC12140230Alzoubi KHAl-Qerem WAAl Hamarneh YNKhdour MAbu Heshmeh SRJarab ASAlqudah SAlefishat EMimi YfalseInsulin-self administration among individuals with diabetes: Implications for improved practices.<h4>Background</h4>Diabetes significantly contributes to both microvascular and macrovascular complications. Effective management depends on meticulous glycemic control, with insulin playing a crucial role. The success of insulin therapy relies on patients' ability to properly administer insulin and adhere to the administration instructions.<h4>Objective</h4>This cross-sectional study aimed to evaluate the knowledge and practices of insulin use among patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes and to identify factors influencing these practices.<h4>Methods</h4>A validated, self-administered questionnaire was distributed in person to outpatient insulin users with type 1 and type 2 diabetes at King Abdullah University Hospital. In addition to socio-demographics and health characteristics, the q2025-01-01T00:00:00Z20252026-06-15T06:11:17.519Z2026-06-15T03:08:17.535ZS-EPMC121402304047196110.1371/journal.pone.0324846