Therapeutic Inertia in People With Type 2 Diabetes in Primary Care: A Challenge That Just Won’t Go Away
Nemin Adam Zhu, Stewart B. Harris
Abstract
Therapeutic inertia is a prevalent problem in people with type 2 diabetes in primary care and affects clinical outcomes. It arises from a complex interplay of patient-, clinician-, and health system-related factors. Ultimately, clinical practice guidelines have not made an impact on improving glycemic targets over the past decade. A more proactive approach, including focusing on optimal combination agents for early glycemic durability, may reduce therapeutic inertia and improve clinical outcomes.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineGlycemicPrimary careType 2 diabetesDiabetes mellitusInertiaIntensive care medicineFamily medicineEndocrinologyPhysicsClassical mechanicsDiabetes Management and ResearchDiabetes Treatment and ManagementDiabetes and associated disorders