title: Addressing Insulin Misperceptions (AIM) - Part 2.
abstract: This article is the second in the series of Addressing Insulin Misperceptions (AIM). It structures perceived objections to insulin according to those prevalent at initiation and intensification, and suggests specific interventions for the commonly encountered misperceptions. The article reflects the need for dialogue in the diabetes clinic: a careful history-taking, involving focused listening, will help identification of misperceptions, and allow crafting of an appropriate strategy to dispel them.
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: D003924:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D007004:Hypoglycemic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects; D007328:Insulin / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects; D055118:Medication Adherence / Q000523:psychology; D054539:Medication Therapy Management; D010817:Physician-Patient Relations; D012938:Social Perception
chemical_list: D007004:Hypoglycemic Agents; D007328:Insulin