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The Diabetes Treatment Barrier Nobody Sees: When Prescriptions Are Never Filled

Patient declines a newly prescribed diabetes medication while a prescription bottle, glucose meter, and prescription form sit on a table, illustrating primary nonadherence in diabetes care.

When a healthcare provider writes a prescription for diabetes medication, most assume the treatment journey has begun. However, for many patients, the process never moves beyond the prescription pad. This hidden problem, often discussed as primary nonadherence in diabetes care, occurs when patients fail to obtain a newly prescribed medication. …

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