From: A needs assessment of people living with diabetes and diabetic retinopathy
 | PAID (n = 26) m = 4.2, SD 9.72, range min. 55–max. 95 |  |
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1. | I have no clear plan for the long term control of my diabetes | 4.3 |
2. | I feel discouraged about the treatment of my diabetes | 4.7 |
3. | I feel anxious when I think about living with my diabetes | 4.7 |
4. | Â Unpleasant social situations can come from living with diabetes (for instance, others telling me what to eat) | 4.0 |
5. | Â I have the feeling that I should miss food and meals | 4.4 |
6. | Â I feel depressed when I think about living with diabetes | 3.3 |
7. | I don’t know whether my mood depends on the level of my blood sugar | 3.9 |
8. | Â I have the feeling that my diabetes is controlling my life | 4.3 |
9. | I am worried about low blood sugar levels | 4.2 |
10. | I am angry when I think about living with diabetes | 3.4 |
11. | I am worried about food and meals all the time | 4.1 |
12. | I am worried about the future and the risk of suffering from serious problems because of having diabetes | 3.7 |
13. | I have the feeling that friends and family are not supporting my efforts to control my diabetes | 4.5 |
14. | I feel guilty or worried when my diabetes gets out of control | 3.5 |
15. | I can’t accept my diabetes | 4.5 |
16. | I feel left alone with my diabetes | 4.8 |
17. | I feel ‘burnt out’/tired because of my ongoing efforts in controlling my diabetes | 4.5 |
18. | I can’t handle the problems caused by my diabetes | 4.2 |
19. | I am not satisfied with my relationship with my doctor/my nurse who are treating my diabetes | 4.7 |