Barrier towards initiating therapy (n = 75) | % |
---|---|
Patient fear of needles | 98.6% |
Lack of education | 84.5% |
Technical difficulty involved in administration | 78.6% |
Lack of support from family or caregivers | 69.0% |
Attacks of hypoglycemia | 43.7% |
Embarrassment/social stigma | 23.9% |
Fear of death | 22.5% |
Fear of weight gain | 20.0% |
Inadequate support from nursing staff | 15.5% |
Inadequate support from specialists | 14.1% |
Religious/cultural beliefs | 9.9% |
Reduced life span | 8.6% |
Financial issues | 8.5% |