INS and diabetes mellitus: Unique barriers to diabetes medication adherence have been reported by Latino adults with T2D [8-18], including negative perceptions regarding diabetes medication use (particularly insulin) [9, 12, 18], misunderstanding of the ongoing need for glucose-lowering pharmacotherapy once glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) has improved [17], and challenges with regimen complexity even with the use of a Spanish-language interpreter [8, 19].