TABLE 2.
Frequency of Use of Nonrecommended Language in Diabetes (N = 42)
| Term | Frequency of Use, n | Recommended Term(s) or Replacement Language* |
|---|---|---|
| Noncompliant/compliant | 42 | “Person with diabetes experiences side effects to taking metformin.” |
| Nonadherence/adherence | 19 | Engagement, participation, medication-taking |
| Control/glycemic control | 82 | A1C, management, blood glucose levels, glycemic targets |
| Diabetic/nondiabetic/prediabetic | 167 | Person with diabetes or a person’s preference for identity |
| Regimen | 15 | Plan, choices |
| Test | 20 | Monitoring blood glucose levels, checking blood glucose levels |
| Prevent | 31 | Reduce the risk, delay |
| Suffer/victim | 3 | Diagnosed with diabetes, lives with diabetes |
| Fail/failure | 5 | “Medication was not adequate to reach A1C target.” |
| Unmotivated | 5 | “Person experiences barriers to performing self-care behaviors.” |