A March 2024 study by the University of Coimbra said,
“Our main motivation was to contribute to the reduction of the existing disparity in the knowledge that diabetic patients have regarding their disease,”
“With this study we evidenced the need to improve the disease knowledge of type 2 diabetic patients.”
“One of the main reasons for this disparity in knowledge is probably the behavior of health professionals and the areas that are prioritized when informing patients,”
“We focused on patients’ own knowledge of their disease, rather than disease management being based solely on biological indicators. We hope that the results obtained will allow professionals to change the way they inform patients,”