title: Addressing Insulin Misperceptions (AIM) - Part 1.
abstract: Insulin misperceptions are specific, widespread, incorrect beliefs about the purpose, utility, and limitations of insulin. This article, the first of a series, attempts to define and classify insulin misperceptions, while providing an overview of their sources. It lists the target audience in whom misperceptions must be addressed, and differentiates between insulin-naïve and insulin-experienced users, who may hold different misperceptions. The article provides a scientific framework with which to address insulin misperceptions in a rational, effective, manner.
authors.affiliation: Department of Endocrinology, Bharti Hospital, Karnal, India.
authors.forename: Sanjay
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Kalra
authors.affiliation: Department of Endocrinology, AIIMS, New Delhi, India.
authors.forename: Yashdeep
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Gupta
mesh_terms: D003920:Diabetes Mellitus / Q000188:drug therapy*; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D007003:Hypoglycemia / Q000139:chemically induced; D007004:Hypoglycemic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D007328:Insulin / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D010353:Patient Education as Topic
chemical_list: D007004:Hypoglycemic Agents; D007328:Insulin
keywords: Diabetes, Psychosocial, Patient education, Counselling, Glargine, Degludec.