Socio-economic characteristics and quality of life in diabetes mellitus : relation to metabolic control
Engelsk titel: Socio-economic characteristics and quality of life in diabetes mellitus : relation to metabolic control
Författare:
Larsson, Dick
;
Lager, Ibe
;
Nilsson, Peter M.
Språk: Eng
Antal referenser: 18
Dokumenttyp:
Artikel
UI-nummer: 65514
Sammanfattning
The aim of this cross-sectional, observational study was to describe possible differences in clinical characteristics, socio-economic factors and quality of life between diabetes patients in poor and good/acceptable metabolic control. Each participant was sent a self-administered questionnaire regarding medical history, family situation and socio-economic background, as well as self-rated health based on a validated instrument (SF-36). In summary, diabetic patients in poor metabolic control have a lower educational level and report more complications, nervous problems, sick leave days and disability pensions than patients in good/acceptable metabolic control. The lower degree of physical activity adds to the problems and should be the target for intervention to achieve better metabolic control.