Diabetic care in general practice--a survey.

ABSTRACT

Prevalence of diabetes mainly type-2 is growing astronomically. Multiple insulin delivery systems are on trial from jet to pump, nasal spray, oral insulin and rectal suppository with success and failures to have insulin pen--which is growing popularly. Two studies have shown that non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus patients needed insulin for good glycaemic control. To see the knowledge of these developments among general practitioners, a set of questions with possible answers were distributed among 48 doctors selected from different areas. Twelve doctors showed no interest. Majority (65%) answered they see less than 5 new diabetics a week, whereas 35% see more than 5 a week. Most clinicians (58%) rarely use insulin. A sizeable section (46%) has not heard of any other insulin administration advices other than syringe and needle. So in the context of the questionnaire with answers, it can safely be presumed that concept of diabetes care needs a continuous update.