Introduction: Basal insulin non-adherence is a challenge in people with type 2 diabetes (T2D).
Methods: Using injection data recorded by a connected insulin pen, we employed a novel three-step methodology to assess three aspects of adherence (overall adherence, adherence distribution, and dose deviation) in individuals with insulin-treated T2D undergoing telemonitoring.
Results: Among participants, 52% were considered overall adherent. However, deviations from the recommended dose were observed in all participants, with increased and reduced doses being the predominant forms of non-adherence.
Conclusions: Our study underscores the prevalence of basal insulin dosing irregularities in individuals with insulin-treated T2D undergoing telemonitoring.
Keywords: Adherence assessment; basal insulin; injection data; type 2 diabetes.