Erschienen in:
01.06.2014 | Editorial
The significance of measuring health related quality of life in type 2 diabetes mellitus
verfasst von:
Paulomi M. Sudhir
Erschienen in:
International Journal of Diabetes in Developing Countries
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Ausgabe 2/2014
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Excerpt
The management of type 2 diabetes poses a significant challenge to both the treatment provider and the patient due to the complex behavioral and lifestyle changes that are required [
1]. The importance of self care and metabolic control in delaying complications is also well recognized. While certain changes in lifestyle can indeed be beneficial and improve quality of life, others are likely to have a negative impact on the social and emotional functioning of the individual [
2]. With newer medical advancements that delay complications and reduce mortality, the inclusion of quality of life as a component of health outcome has become crucial to the delivery of care. …