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Poster Number: 62-LB
Type 2 Diabetes: Physicians worldwide agree early conversations are crucial in the management
of condition
· First insights from IntroDia™, the largest multinational survey of its kind, are presented at the American Diabetes Association’s (ADA) 74th Scientific Sessions®
·
Physicians believe early conversations with people diagnosed
with Type 2 Diabetes are crucial,
but many report a variety of challenges at the point of diagnosis
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IntroDia™ is currently ongoing and has been developed by Boehringer Ingelheim and Lilly, in partnership with the International Diabetes Federation (IDF)
Ingelheim, Germany and Indianapolis, US, 15 June 2014 – The first insights from IntroDia™ presented at the American Diabetes Association’s (ADA) 74th Scientific Sessions®, showed that over three quarters (76-100 percent across 26 countries) of 6,753 physicians surveyed agree that conversations at diagnosis impact the way people with Type 2 Diabetes
(T2D) accept their condition and their treatment adherence.1 Despite the importance of these conversations, the preliminary data also indicated
many physicians
report a variety of challenges during the diagnosis
conversations.1
According to data presented, the challenges most commonly reported by physicians during diagnosis conversations are that patients
do not keep up with the required changes, returning back to old habits, in addition
to physicians not having enough time to carry out these important conversations with patients.1
Most physicians (92 percent) surveyed also indicated they would like tools to help people with T2D sustain behavioural change.
Ms. Anne Belton, Vice President of the International Diabetes Federation, and member of the IntroDia™ Advisory Board commented: “These preliminary results from the IntroDia™
survey build on previous studies,
which demonstrated that early conversations have an impact in the management of diabetes and can impact patient outcomes. We look forward to the full results, which will provide
a deeper understanding of the challenges and barriers for both physicians and people with Type 2 Diabetes.
We hope to then provide
support to physicians to help them improve those conversations which we believe will result in better outcomes
for people with Type 2 Diabetes.”
The IntroDia™ survey is ongoing, and the next set of results
will include insights
from people with T2D. The IntroDia™ survey will include insights from 6,753 physicians and approximately 10,000 people with
T2D, and is investigating early T2D conversations. The survey results will be used to develop
tools to
provide additional support for physicians and people with T2D during their early conversations.
About IntroDia™
IntroDia™, developed by Boehringer Ingelheim GmbH (BI) and Eli Lilly and Company
in partnership with the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), is the largest multinational survey of its kind to date which aims to investigate early conversations between physicians and people living with T2D, and how these conversations may correlate
with the individuals’ wellbeing and self-care.
The IntroDia™ survey is part of the BI and Lilly Diabetes
alliance’s commitment to providing
continuous support to physicians and people with T2D, and is concentrated on the needs and realities
of primary care. It utilises a combination of both validated tools and new research
approaches to investigate the early conversations in T2D. The full insights
from the survey will focus on what physicians and patients take away from these conversations and how this is associated with patient wellbeing and other self- reported
patient outcomes. These insights
will then be used to develop tools to provide
additional support for physicians and people with T2D for their early conversations.
Also involved in the IntroDia™ survey is an international advisory board of professional experts, including: Ms. Anne Belton, Canada; Dr. Steven Edelman, USA; Dr. William Polonsky, USA; Dr. Matthew S Capehorn, UK and Ms. Susan Down, UK.
Boehringer Ingelheim and Eli Lilly and Company
In January 2011, Boehringer Ingelheim and Eli Lilly and Company
announced an alliance in diabetes that centers on compounds
representing several of the largest diabetes
treatment classes.
The alliance leverages
the strengths of two of the world’s
leading pharmaceutical companies. By joining
forces, the companies
demonstrate commitment in the care of patients with diabetes and stand together to focus on patient needs. Find out more about the alliance
at www.boehringer-ingelheim.com or www.lilly.com .
About Boehringer Ingelheim
The Boehringer Ingelheim group is one of the world’s 20 leading
pharmaceutical companies. Headquartered in Ingelheim, Germany, Boehringer Ingelheim operates globally with 142 affiliates and a total of more than 47,400 employees. The focus of the family-owned company, founded in 1885, is researching, developing, manufacturing and marketing new medications of high therapeutic value for human and veterinary medicine.
Taking social responsibility is an important element of the corporate culture at Boehringer Ingelheim. This includes
worldwide involvement in social projects, such as the initiative “Making more Health” and caring for the employees. Respect, equal opportunities and reconciling career and family form the foundation of the mutual cooperation. In everything it does, the company focuses on environmental protection and sustainability.
In 2013, Boehringer Ingelheim achieved net sales of about €14.1 billion. R&D expenditure corresponds to 19.5% of its net sales.
About Lilly Diabetes
Lilly has been a global leader in diabetes
care since 1923, when we introduced the world’s
first commercial insulin. Today we are building
upon this heritage
by working to meet the diverse needs of people with diabetes
and those who care for them. Through
research and collaboration, a broad and growing product portfolio and a continued
determination to provide real solutions—from medicines to support programs
and more—we strive to make life better for all those affected by diabetes
around the world. For more information, visit www.lillydiabetes.com.
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