TABLE 4.
Other relevant outcomes mentioned by healthcare professionals
| Outcome measure | Number of respondents (%) |
|---|---|
| Adverse events a | 51 (44.7) |
| Ease of use | 47 (41.2) |
| Costs | 12 (10.5) |
| Renal effects b | 8 (7.0) |
| Effects on insulin use | 4 (3.5) |
| Drug interactions | 3 (2.6) |
| Glucose parameters other than HbA1c | 2 (1.8) |
a
Adverse events include some specific adverse events, like gastro‐intestinal adverse events (n = 2), psychological adverse events (n = 2), lactate acidosis (n = 1) and fall risk (n = 1).
b
Renal effects include renal adverse events as well as use by patients with renal impairment.