Monotoring adherence to prescribed medication in type 2 diabetic patients treated with sulfonylureas.

Background: Data on adherence to prescribed medication amongst diabetics are scarce. The purpose of this study was to collect information about the dynamics and patterns of compliance of elderly patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus on oral treatment by using different assessment techniques.

Methods: Adherence to prescribed sulfonylurea medication was prospectively assessed by Self-report (Sr), Pill count (Pc) and using a Medication Event Monitoring System (MEMS) over a period of 2 months in 19 elderly patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.