Table 3.
MMAS-8 questionnaire results based on insulin dose timing
| MMAS-8 components | Pre-meal cohort | Post-meal cohort |
|---|---|---|
| (N = 864) | (N = 354) | |
| Sometimes forget to take insulin | 32% | 53%*** |
| Had days not taking insulin in the past 2 weeks | 20% | 39%*** |
| Forget to bring insulin when leave home | 25% | 34%** |
| Did take all insulin the day before the questionnaire | 88% | 77%*** |
| Difficulty remembering to take all insulin (never) | 55% | 35%*** |
| Cut back or stop taking insulin | 17% | 32%*** |
| Stop taking insulin when symptoms controlled | 17% | 31%*** |
| Feel hassled about sticking to treatment plan | 44% | 55%** |
MMAS-8 8-item Morisky Medication Adherence Scale
Significant difference to the pre-meal cohort indicated by * p < 0.05, ** p < 0.001, *** p < 0.0001