A new group intervention to treat psychological insulin resistance

What is it about?

There is no standard treatment for psychological insulin resistance, which is known to worsen diabetic outcomes Our group developed a new group intervention with several components: (i) general education of DM and insulin, (ii) an insulin pen demonstration, and an (iii) insulin-using peer sharing session The intervention is shown to be effective in decreasing PIR in this pilot trial The intervention is found to be acceptable by patients.

Featured Image

Why is it important?

This intervention group can be tested in major trials. It will help to suggest a new standard treatment for psychological insulin resistance, especially in Chinese population.