Key result
Persons with non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus rated their perceived quality of life significantly lower than non-diabetic control subjects, with no difference by ethnicity.
Why the study?
Is non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus associated with lower perceived quality of life compared to non-diabetic subjects?
Cross-Sectional (n=976)
Is non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus associated with lower perceived quality of life compared to non-diabetic subjects?
NIDDM is associated with significantly lower perceived quality of life, highlighting the need to address social, physical, and mental health impacts in diabetes management.
NIDDM was associated with lower perceived quality of life across ethnicities; leaves open causal direction and intervention effects.
OBJECTIVES: This study evaluated the association between quality of life and non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) status, and whether this association differs between Hispanics and non-Hispanic Whites. METHODS: Between 1986 and 1989, cross-sectional data on perceived quality of life (PQOL) were collected from 223 persons with NIDDM and 753 non-diabetic subjects. RESULTS: After adjustment, persons with NIDDM rated their PQOL significantly lower than did control subjects. The relationship of diabetes and PQOL did not differ by ethnicity. The number of complications of diabetes was not associated with lower PQOL scores. CONCLUSIONS: Control and treatment strategies should reflect an understanding of the impact that diabetes has on social functioning, leisure activities, and physical and mental health.
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Caldwell et al. (1998) conducted a cross-sectional in Non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) (n=976). Non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) vs. Non-diabetic subjects was evaluated on Perceived quality of life (PQOL). Persons with non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus rated their perceived quality of life significantly lower than non-diabetic control subjects, with no difference by ethnicity.
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