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Table 2 Reasons for non-adherence to antidiabetic medications

From: Adherence to antidiabetic medication and factors associated with non-adherence among patients with type-2 diabetes mellitus in two regional hospitals in Cameroon

Reasons for non-adherence (n = 133)

n (%)

Forgetfulness

59 (44.4)

Lack of finances

34 (25.6)

Drug not effective

2 (1.5)

Side effect of drug

6 (4.4)

Multiple medication

2 (1.5)

Too busy

15 (11.3)

Disappearance of symptoms

15 (11.3)